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The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's conviction for staging a hate crime in 2019, ruling he should not have been prosecuted after the initial case was dropped. The court did not address his innocence or guilt, while Smollett continues to maintain his innocence.
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for staging a fake hate crime. Smollett had claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in January 2019.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
An appeals court judge ordered actor Jussie Smollett released from Cook County Jail in Chicago as he appeals his conviction on charges of lying to police about an alleged hate crime attack. CBS News Chicago reporter Charlie De Mar has details.
Smollett was sentenced last week to 30 months felony probation, including 150 days in jail.
A judge sentenced former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett to probation and 150 days in jail. He was also fined for lying after he staged a hate crime against himself. Charlie De Mar reports.
Smollett faced up to three years in prison for each of the five felony counts.
Jussie Smollett issued a forceful statement after he was sentenced to 30 months felony probation, which will include 150 days in jail, for lying to police about an alleged hate crime in 2019. Smollett again proclaimed his innocence, and told the courtroom that if anything happens to him in jail, he did not do it himself. Watch his remarks here.
Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 30 months felony probation, which will include 150 days in jail, for lying to police about an alleged hate crime in 2019. Smollett, best known for his role in the TV show "Empire," was convicted in December of five counts of lying to police about the attack but has maintained throughout his extensive legal battles that it was real. Watch part of the judge's statement and Smollett's reaction here.
"As an African American person, I'm not putting that noose back on at all," juror Andre Hope said.
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett could spend up to three years in prison for staging a hate crime and lying to police about it. He was found guilty Thursday on five of six counts brought against him. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
Smollett, who claimed the attack was real, was convicted of five of six counts of felony disorderly conduct.
A jury found former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett guilty of falsely reporting that he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. Charlie De Mar reports.
Closing statements in the criminal trial of actor Jussie Smollett are set to begin Wednesday morning after the actor repeatedly denied he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself. Charlie De Mar reports.
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett returned to the witness stand, denying that he recruited two men to fake an attack on him, though he admitted that he had changed his story. Charlie De Mar reports.
Smollett is facing six felony counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly lying to police about what happened that night.
Smollett told jurors his side of the alleged attack that he's been accused of faking for attention.
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“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett took the stand at his own criminal trial to go on the record and say "there was no hoax" and that he was the victim of a hate crime. Charlie De Mar reports.
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett testified in his own trial, trying to convince jurors he did not stage an attack on himself. Charlie De Mar has more.
Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett took the stand Monday, defending himself from allegations that he staged an attack on himself in 2019. CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar reports on what has happened so far. Then, political contributor Kimberley Egonmwan joins De Mar to discuss.
Smollett, 39, faces six counts of disorderly conduct and is accused of lying to police about the 2019 incident.
Testimony began nearly three years after Jussie Smollett was accused of lying to Chicago police when he claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.
They say Chicago police are mistreating them. They were never charged after telling authorities the actor paid them to stage what he claimed was a racist attack on him.
Smollett's attorneys are seeking to have the charges dismissed on double jeopardy grounds.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, forming world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry transitions away from fossil fuels.
A woman died after she was set on fire aboard the New York City subway on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.
The Philippines says it plans to buy the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."
North Korea has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military in its war against Ukraine.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.
A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, forming world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry transitions away from fossil fuels.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
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President-elect Donald Trump also seemed to suggest the Panama Canal should belong to the United States.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.
Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.
Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, explains how to stay safe.
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Thirteen states reported "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports.
Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.
President-elect Donald Trump also seemed to suggest the Panama Canal should belong to the United States.
Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese aviators.
The Philippines says it plans to buy the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race."
North Korea has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military in its war against Ukraine.
Today, upwards of 700,000 Israelis live in settlements which the U.N. calls illegal. "Sunday Morning" talks with two settlers and with Palestinians in the West Bank living on opposite sides of an Israeli security barrier.
Samara Joy, the 25-year-old jazz sensation and three-time Grammy winner, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about her new album "Portrait" and her holiday tour with family.
In the highly anticipated film "A Complete Unknown," Boyd Holbrook portrays Johnny Cash and brings to life the music legend's early interactions with Bob Dylan, played by Timothée Chalamet. Holbrook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the role.
Actress and producer Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni, her costar and the director of "It Ends with Us," of repeated sexual harassment on set and of orchestrating a smear campaign against her. Baldoni's attorney called the claims "categorically false."
In this web exclusive, Darren Criss and the Young People's Chorus of New York City help "Sunday Morning" celebrate the holiday in a performance of Criss' "Christmas Dance."
Darren Criss, the beloved star of television's "Glee," and the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending," helps "Sunday Morning" celebrate Christmas with a performance of the Hugh Martin-Ralph Blane standard, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
By most accounts, alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in just the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones. Correspondent Tom Hanson reports.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.
This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
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The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.
During Luigi Mangione's arraignment on New York state charges Monday, his attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, addressed the court about concerns she has about Mangione having a fair trial in the case. Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges stemming from the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday morning to the New York state murder and terrorism charges he's facing for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano and CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi have the latest.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to appear in a New York court Monday to face state charges, including first-degree murder as a crime of terrorism.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A suspect is in custody after a woman was killed after being set on fire inside a New York City subway car on Sunday. Tammy Mutasa has the latest.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
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NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz shows the former congressman paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl and used illegal drugs, according to a final draft of the comprehensive investigative report obtained by CBS News. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
During Luigi Mangione's arraignment on New York state charges Monday, his attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, addressed the court about concerns she has about Mangione having a fair trial in the case. Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges stemming from the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Samara Joy, the 25-year-old jazz sensation and three-time Grammy winner, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about her new album "Portrait" and her holiday tour with family.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday morning to the New York state murder and terrorism charges he's facing for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano and CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi have the latest.
A new survey reveals nearly half of Americans anticipate heated discussions at holiday gatherings this year, with politics, family issues and religion topping the list of hot-button topics. Dan Lyons, author of "The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut," shares advice on navigating the season peacefully.