Tag: conviction
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Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction in hate crime case
Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett conviction in hate crime case – CBS News Watch CBS News The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staging a hate crime in 2019, ruling he should not have been prosecuted after the initial case was dropped. The court did not address his innocence or guilt,…
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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…
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Key details from trial in killing of Laken Riley after conviction, sentencing
Key details from trial in killing of Laken Riley after conviction, sentencing – CBS News Watch CBS News Undocumented Venezuelan immigrant Jose Ibarra was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more on the charges, verdict and sentencing. Be the first…
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Laken Riley’s family speaks in court after Jose Ibarra’s conviction
Laken Riley’s family speaks in court after Jose Ibarra’s conviction – CBS News Watch CBS News Laken Riley’s loved ones addressed the court after a Georgia judge found Jose Ibarra guilty of all charges in the criminal case surrounding the nursing student’s death. CBS News’ Manuel Bojorquez breaks down the next steps in court. Be…
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Manhattan DA says he’s against dismissing Trump’s “hush money” conviction
Manhattan DA says he’s against dismissing Trump’s “hush money” conviction – CBS News Watch CBS News Manhattan, New York, District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his team of prosecutors are vowing to oppose any effort to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump’s “hush money” conviction and suggesting they could wait for sentencing until after his incoming presidency is…
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Why Donald Trump can vote in the 2024 election even after his felony conviction
Although former President Donald Trump was convicted earlier this year in a Manhattan court of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, the Republican presidential nominee can still vote in the 2024 presidential election. Trump cast his ballot Tuesday in Palm Beach County, along with his wife, Melania. Why can Donald Trump vote even though…