Jussie Smollett’s Hate Crime ‘Hoax’ Conviction Overturned in Shocking Reversal

Actor Jussie Smollett’s hate crime hoax conviction has been overturned in a shocking reversal by a Chicago appeals court. The court ruled that the trial judge had exceeded his authority by appointing a special prosecutor to investigate the case, and that Smollett’s right to due process had been violated. Smollett had been sentenced to 150 days in jail for staging a fake hate crime against himself in 2019, but now he is a free man once again. The decision has sparked controversy and debate, with some believing that justice has been served, while others feel that Smollett has escaped accountability for his actions.