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Jussie Smollett’s Conviction Overturned in Alleged Hate Crime Hoax

Thursday, November 21

The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett's 2021 conviction for orchestrating a hate crime hoax, citing violation of his Fifth Amendment protection against double jeopardy. The initial charges against Smollett were dropped in 2019,... Read More.

Prosecutor Petitions The Supreme Court To Review Bill Cosby’s Overturned Conviction

Tuesday, November 30

Pennsylvania prosecutors asked the Supreme Court to review Bill Cosby’s overturned conviction in an attempt to resurrect the case against the disgraced comedian.The New York Post reports that Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele... Read More.

Bill Cosby Goes Free After Conviction Is Overturned

Thursday, July 1

Bill Cosby was released from prison Wednesday (June 30th) after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his 2018 conviction for sexual assault.The 83-year-old comedian served nearly three years out of his 10-year sentence for three felony... Read More.