Breaking news: Jussie Smollett’s false hate crime conviction is overturned

In a stunning decision, the Illinois Supreme Court sided with the actor.

View in browser|nytimes.com November 21, 2024 BREAKING NEWS Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images Jussie Smollett's Conviction for False Hate Crime Claim Is Overturned In a stunning decision, the Illinois Supreme Court sided with the actor on due process grounds. Smollett had been convicted over falsely claiming he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in 2019. Read more Sign up for Breaking News Sign up to receive an email from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018