Illinois Supreme Court to hear actor Jussie Smollett appeal of conviction for staging racist attack
- The Illinois Supreme Court will hear an appeal from Jussie Smollett for staging a fake hate crime and lying to police, causing international media attention.
- Smollett was initially sentenced to jail time, probation, and restitution, but the sentencing is on hold during the appeal process.
- Cook County prosecutors refiled charges against Smollett, arguing that dropping the initial charges did not prevent them from refiling.
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