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Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

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The court on Wednesday accepted the appeal from Smollett. It will review a December state appellate court ruling that upheld his 2021 conviction by a Cook County jury. The case kicked up an international uproar and produced an intensive manhunt by Chicago police detectives. There is no date set for the high court to hear arguments in the matter.

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Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019.

1 month ago·Sacramento, United States

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Jussie Smollett Granted Chance To Appeal Conviction To Illinois Supreme Court

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear Jussie Smollett’s appeal after an appeals court in December upheld his conviction for disorderly conduct. The conviction stems from Smollett’s 2019 claim that he was the victim of a hate crime – an allegation that proved to be false. The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday released a list of cases that it would allow to appeal, and Smollett’s case is included. In December, a state appeals court upheld Smollet…

1 month ago·Nashville, United States

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Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019.

1 month ago·K C M O, United States

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Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019.

1 month ago·Portland, United States

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Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019.

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Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Reporter SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett’s disorderly conduct conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019, then lying to Chicago police about it. The court on Wednesday accepted the appeal from Smollett, formerly a cast member of the television drama “Empire.” It will review a December state appellate court ruling that…

1 month ago·Taylorville, United States

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Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

Jussie Smollett Granted Chance To Appeal Conviction To Illinois Supreme Court

Jussie Smollett Granted Chance To Appeal Conviction To Illinois Supreme Court

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack

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