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Jussie Smollett's convictions overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

Jussie Smollett has won his legal battle

Jussie Smollett's convictions have been overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court.

The former 'Empire' actor was sentenced to 150 days in jail in March 2022 after being found guilty of lying about being a victim of a racist and homophobic attack and making a false police report, but his convictions have now been overturned after his legal team lodged an appeal in September.

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