Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction

The Illinois Supreme Court has reversed Jussie Smollett's conviction for falsely reporting a hate crime in 2019 due to a due process violation related to a second prosecution after charges were initially dropped. Special prosecutor Dan Webb disagreed with the decision.

Jussie Smollett Case

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction, dropping all charges against him. He had been found guilty of filing a false police report for staging a fake hate crime against himself. The court ruled that he cannot be tried again.

Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett's conviction

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction due to a due process violation, stating that a second prosecution violated his rights. The case involved brothers who were hired to beat up Smollett and a special prosecutor's decision to retry him on charges.

Assault on Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx

Fox News covers the assault on Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx near her home in Chicago. The suspect, William Swetz, allegedly shouted an insult, nearly hit her with his vehicle, and threw a drink at her. Foxx was not injured. The incident comes after Foxx announced she will not seek re-election, ending a controversial career in public office.

Politicization of the Justice System by Liberal District Attorneys

Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks criticizes liberal DAs for politicizing the justice system, citing examples like the Trump case and Jussie Smollett case. He argues that focusing on impact over intent is causing harm to innocent Americans.

Subway sandwich shop robbery in relation to Jussie Smollett case

The Subway sandwich shop featured in the Jussie Smollett hate hoax case was robbed by two gunmen who took money from the cash register and three customers before fleeing on foot. The robbers were described as a white man and a black man wearing masks and armed with guns. The incident occurred in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood, known for its upscale stores and heavy tourist traffic.

Jussie Smollett's Criminal Conviction Appeal

Jussie Smollett's appeal of his criminal conviction for staging a hate crime in 2019 has been rejected by the Illinois Supreme Court. He was fined $130,160 and sentenced to 150 days in jail, serving only six days before being released.