The Illinois Supreme Court overturned Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staging a racist and homophobic attack and lying to police in 2019, stating a special prosecutor should not have intervened after charges were dropped by the state’s attorney. Smollett, who claimed innocence, was accused of orchestrating the attack due to dissatisfaction with his TV show’s response to hate mail. Despite public dissatisfaction, the court upheld the importance of honoring agreements made in criminal cases, leading to the overturning of Smollett’s conviction.
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Teenage boy charged with murder in stabbing death on First Nation in Manitoba
A teenage boy has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of a victim on a First Nation in Manitoba. The incident occurred on the reserve, and the accused has been taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing, and further details have not been released at this time. Full Article
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