The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of actor Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction related to a staged racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019. Smollett, known for his role in the television drama 'Empire,' was convicted in 2021 by a Cook County jury for fabricating the attack and providing false information to Chicago police.
The case gained significant attention globally and led to an extensive investigation by Chicago police detectives. Following the initial charges being dropped by Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, a special prosecutor reinstated the case, leading to Smollett's conviction.
