In 2019, actor Jussie Smollett reported that he had been attacked in Chicago. Police later accused Smollett of staging the incident and filing a false report. Smollett denied the accusation.
A complicated legal history
Charges were initially dropped, then a special prosecutor brought new charges. Smollett was convicted in 2021 of disorderly conduct, though he continued to maintain his innocence. His conviction was overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2024.
The case remains a useful example of why news coverage should distinguish allegations, court findings and later appeals. Explore the Hollywood archive.
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