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Jussie Smollett conviction overturned

In 2021, Smollett's reputation was tarnished after allegedly faking a hate crime against himself

Salon

Illinois court overturns conviction of former Empire star Jussie Smollett

Court says new charges for hate-crime hoax shouldn’t have been filed after original charges were dropped

The Guardian - US

Illinois Supreme Court Overturns Jussie Smollett's Conviction

Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett's conviction for staging a hate crime attack in Chicago, sparking national debate.

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Appeals court upholds actor Jussie Smollett's convictions and jail sentence

An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions of the "Empire" actor, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police.

WEKU

Jussie Smollett’s 2021 conviction, sentence upheld on appeal

Actor was sentenced to 30 months of probation for conviction linked to filing a false police report alleging he was attacked in Streeterville in 2019.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois appeals court affirms actor Jussie Smollett's convictions and jail sentence

An appeals court has upheld the disorderly conduct convictions of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and then lying about it to Chicago police

The Independent UK

‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett reportedly checks into rehab

The actor, who’s appealing his conviction for faking a 2019 hate crime in Chicago, entered a treatment facility’s outpatient program, TMZ reports.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Senator drags Jussie Smollett case into U.S. attorney confirmation fight

It appears Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, is not dealing in good faith, given his shifting explanations for denying April Perry a vote to be the next U.S. attorney in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jussie Smollett slips into hearing on his appeal of conviction for lying about racist attack

His one-time hit show “Empire” had filmed in the Michael Bilandic Building, he told a reporter next to him, and now he was there as his lawyers sought to keep him out of jail.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois appeals court to hear arguments on Jussie Smollett request to toss convictions

An Illinois appeals court will hear oral arguments Tuesday that the panel should toss Jussie Smollett's convictions for staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself and then lying about it to Chicago police

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Crowded defense table expected at Trump trial? This Chicago legal powerhouse insists size doesn’t matter

Obviously, there is no precedent for prosecuting a former U.S. president alongside enough fellow defendants to field opposing baseball lineups. But Chicago trial attorney Dan K. Webb remembers a Chicago trial with even more defendants.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Toomin, retired Cook County judge known for high-profile cases, fight with Democratic Party, dead at 85

Chicago gang boss Jeff Fort. Chicago Outfit hitman Harry Aleman. Daley nephew Richard J. “R.J.” Vanecko. Actor Jussie Smollett. These were among Toomin’s big cases.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kim Foxx leaves a complicated legacy of progress and missteps in Cook County state’s attorney’s office

Whoever succeeds Kim Foxx must carry the torch forward on criminal justice reform, while avoiding the mistakes Foxx made.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kim Foxx’s political exit sets the stage for a free-for-all in 2024 race for state’s attorney

After two terms, Foxx said she would not run for reelection, leaving an open seat for Cook County’s top prosecutor in 2024.

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The Independent UK

Chicago-area prosecutor Kim Foxx won't seek third term

The Chicago area’s top prosecutor will not seek reelection after two terms of intense scrutiny of her efforts to overhaul criminal prosecutions and her approach to high-profile cases, including charges against actor Jussie Smollett

Chicago Sun-Times

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx won’t seek reelection

Chosen twice by voters to be the county’s top prosecutor by wide margins, Foxx also faced near-constant criticism for her office’s progressive policy choices and their perceived impact on crime in Chicago.

Chicago Tribune

A year after sentencing, Jussie Smollett appeals, claiming his double-jeopardy rights were violated and trial judge was biased

CHICAGO — Nearly a year after being sentenced to five months in jail, only to be released on bond days later, former actor Jussie Smollett has filed his long-awaited appeal claiming his indictment by a special prosecutor was invalid due to double-jeopardy concerns and that the trial judge was biased…

Chicago Sun-Times

Jussie Smollett files opening arguments as he appeals conviction for lying in hate crime hoax

The filing repeats several arguments that were made ahead of the actor’s trial, including that the prosecution violated his protection against double jeopardy.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jussie Smollett given more time to file appeal brief, but court warns ‘no further extension will be granted’

The actor and singer is appealing his 2021 conviction for staging a hate crime against himself in Chicago and lying about it.

Chicago Sun-Times

Foxx won’t pursue four sex abuse cases pending against R&B star R. Kelly

Cook County indictments involving to four women were filed in 2019, but Kelly has twice been convicted on federal charges involving some of the same alleged victims, and is serving a 30-year sentence in New York for sex trafficking.

Chicago Sun-Times

For fifth time, Jussie Smollett’s lawyers ask for more time to file brief appealing conviction linked to fake hate crime

The attorneys said their brief is ready but they are still waiting on a ruling on whether they can submit a longer filing than is typically allowed.

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