Jussie Smollett settles with Chicago over hate crime hoax accusations

Jussie Smollett settles with the city of Chicago over hate crime hoax accusations after a lengthy legal battle, including a conviction that was later overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court.

Jussie Smollett Case Reversal and Kim Foxx's Defense

Illinois Supreme Court reversed guilty verdict for Jussie Smollett, Kim Foxx defends her handling of the case, claiming Smollett already paid for his crime through plea deal. Speculation of Obama involvement. Charges dropped, Smollett now a free man.

Jussie Smollett Case

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's hate crime hoax conviction, dropping all charges against him. He had been found guilty of filing a false police report for staging a fake hate crime against himself. The court ruled that he cannot be tried again.