Smollett's appeal focused on challenging the intervention of a special prosecutor after the Cook County state's attorney dropped the initial charges against him.
His defense argued that the case should have ended when the Cook County state's attorney dismissed 16 counts after he completed community service and forfeited a bond.
During the trial, it became evident that the overwhelming police response was prompted by Smollett's claims of a hate crime, which later proved to be fabricated.
Despite the conviction and evidence presented in court, Smollett continues to maintain his innocence, asserting that he did not orchestrate the attack.
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