Illinois Supreme Court to hear Jussie Smollett appeal
The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's appeal of his convictions for orchestrating a hate crime hoax.
The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's appeal of his convictions for orchestrating a hate crime hoax.
Jussie Smollett was convicted of disorderly conduct in 2021, charged with orchestrating a hate crime hoax in 2019.
Smollett's attorneys argued that the special prosecutor who charged him "gave in to public outcry" over the initial charges against him being dropped.
The Illinois Appellate Cout has upheld Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction for staging a hate crime.
Smollett's team has argued that the trial violated his Fifth Amendment protections against double jeopardy.
The legal saga continues for former Empire actor Jussie Smollett, who is trying to avoid jail time. On Tuesday, an Illinois appeals court panel heard arguments from his attorneys, who say his convictions should be tossed out.
The legal saga continues for former Empire actor Jussie Smollett, who is now trying to avoid jail time. On Tuesday, an Illinois appeals court panel will hear arguments from his attorneys, who say his convictions should be tossed out.
The legal saga continues for former Empire actor Jussie Smollett, who is now trying to avoid jail time. On Tuesday, an Illinois appeals court panel will hear arguments from his attorneys, who say that his convictions should be tossed out.
They also argued the trial "violated Smollett's double jeopardy protection."
Lawyers for Jussie Smollett filed their long-awaited appeal of the actor's hate crime hoax conviction. Smollett's lawyers argued the Cook County judge in charge of the case showed "bias and prejudgement of guilt toward Smollet."
We obtained body cam video from the Cook County Sheriff's office from March 10, after Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail by Criminal Court Judge James Linn. He only ended up serving six days.
Video obtained by CBS 2 shows Jussie Smollett’s first moments in the Cook County Jail last month.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller has some analysis on what lies ahead now that an Illinois Appellate Court panel has ordered Jussie Smollett released from jail.
Jussie Smollett has been released from the Cook County Jail on bond, less than a week after being sentenced to 150 days for staging a hate crime against himself. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
After his release from the Cook County Jail, attorneys for Jussie Smollett argue that he was put in double jeopardy with his second prosecution after charges were initially dropped. CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller does not agree.
Smollett walked out of jail at 8 p.m. Wednesday, less than a week after being sentenced to 150 days for staging a hate crime against himself.
Smollett did not answer questions as he was released Wednesday night.
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports from the Cook County Jail as we await Smollett's release, while Legal Analyst Irv Miller explains the appellate justices' reasoning.
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar is awaiting Smollett's release outside the Cook County Jail.
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller explains why the Illinois Appellate Court ruled that Jussie Smollett be released on bond less than a week after he was sent to jail.
Jussie Smollett is being released from the Cook County Jail on bond, less than a week after being sentenced to 150 days for staging a hate crime against himself. CBS 2's Dana Kozlov and Charlie De Mar report.
He is currently in his own cell, which is monitored by security cameras and by an officer with a body camera.
Jussie Smollett's attorneys are planning to appeal his conviction and sentence, with the hope of getting him out of jail as soon as possible. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Jussie Smollett finished up his first day in custody at the Cook County Jail Friday after being sentenced for fabricating a hate crime and taken away on the spot. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Jussie Smollett finished up his first day in custody at the Cook County Jail Friday after being sentenced for fabricating a hate crime and taken away on the spot.
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