The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that Jussie Smollett's due process rights were violated when he was tried again despite a previous agreement to settle the case.
Prosecutors originally dropped charges against Smollett in 2019 after he forfeited a $10,000 bond, but later revived the case amid significant public backlash.
Nenye Uche, Smollett's lawyer, expressed gratitude towards the Illinois Supreme Court, stating their decision restored order to Illinois’ criminal law jurisprudence.
Jussie Smollett was initially charged with staging a hate crime in 2019, leading to a lengthy legal battle and eventual overturning of his conviction.
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