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Illinois Supreme Court Hears Jussie Smollett’s Appeal in Hate Crime Hoax Case

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Illinois Supreme Court Hears Jussie Smollett’s Appeal in Hate Crime Hoax Case

The Illinois Supreme Court is hearing an appeal from attorneys representing former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, who is seeking to overturn his 2021 conviction related to a staged hate crime hoax. Smollett, who was convicted of felony disorderly conduct for faking a racist and homophobic attack against himself and lying to police, did not attend Tuesday's hearing, leaving his legal team to present the case on his behalf.

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Smollett’s attorneys argue that the actor is being punished twice for the same offense, invoking the legal principle. . .

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