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Actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for orchestrating a hate crime hoax. Smollett was convicted of five counts of disorderly conduct and sentenced to 150 days in jail in 2021, but was released after only six days behind bars while he appealed his case. Smollett…