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Jussie Smollett is back to jail after his conviction was upheld by appeals court

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Smollett spent just six days in jail while his appeal was pending.

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KEYT Santa Barbara
Illinois appeals court affirms actor Jussie Smollett's convictions and jail sentence | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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Illinois appeals court affirms actor Jussie Smollett's convictions and jail sentence
Fox News
Jussie Smollett's conviction upheld by Illinois appeals court (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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"Empire" actor Jussie Smollet had his conviction upheld by an Illinois appeals court after he staged a hate crime and filed a false police report to the Chicago Police Department
Portland Press Herald
Illinois appeals court upholds actor Jussie Smollett’s convictions, jail sentence (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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The actor was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police.
NPR
Appeals court upholds actor Jussie Smollett's convictions and jail sentence (opens NPR)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions of the "Empire" actor, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police.
NBC Los Angeles
Illinois appeals court affirms actor Jussie Smollett's convictions and jail sentence (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions Friday of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and then lying about it to Chicago police.
Fox32 Chicago
Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction upheld by Illinois appeals court (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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An Illinois appeals court upheld Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction Friday.
RedState
Hate Crime Hoaxer Jussie Smollett Is Going Back to Jail After Losing His Appeal (opens RedState)
Published Nov 30, 2023
The Daily Caller
Jussie Smollett Loses Appeal In Hate Crime Hoax Case (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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An Illinois appeals court denied Jussie Smollett's appeal, and upheld his conviction of faking a homophobic and racist attack, Friday,
NBC News
Jussie Smollett's convictions upheld by appeals court (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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The actor challenged the role of a special prosecutor, jury selection, evidence and many other aspects of the case.
KESQ Palm Springs
Illinois appeals court affirms Jussie Smollett’s convictions for 2019 hate crime hoax (opens KESQ Palm Springs)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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By Brad Parks, Bill Kirkos and Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — An Illinois appeals court on Friday affirmed “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s disorderly conduct convictions for making false reports to the Chicago Police Department in 2019 that he was a victim of a hate crime.
Rolling Stone
Jussie Smollett Loses Conviction Appeal (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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An Illinois Appeals Court upheld Jussie Smollett's conviction over a year after the actor was found guilty of lying to the police about a hate crime.
New York Post
Jussie Smollett headed back to jail after conviction upheld by appeals court in hate crime hoax (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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An appeals court upheld the disorderly conduct convictions Friday of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and then lying about it to…
Fox News
VP Kamala Harris' 2019 Jussie Smollett defense remains after actor's hate crime hoax conviction, failed appeal (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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Vice President Kamala Harris' X account still contains a post from 2019 defending Jussie Smollett as the victim of an attempted "modern day lynching."
Variety
Jussie Smollett Loses Appeal of Hoax Conviction, as Court Upholds 150-Day Jail Sentence (opens Variety)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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Jussie Smollett lost his appeal on Friday of his conviction for faking a hate crime against himself.
New York Times
Court Rejects Jussie Smollett’s Appeal of Hoax Case Conviction (opens New York Times)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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An appellate court in Illinois upheld the actor’s conviction on charges of filing a false police report claiming he was the subject of a racist and homophobic attack in 2019.
The Guardian
Jussie Smollett conviction over staged attack upheld by Illinois court (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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Empire actor loses bid to overturn conviction after he was found to have lied to police about 2019 hate crime attack he orchestrated
KEYT Santa Barbara
Illinois appeals court affirms Jussie Smollett’s convictions for 2019 hate crime hoax | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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By Brad Parks, Bill Kirkos and Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — An Illinois appeals court on Friday affirmed “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s disorderly
Forbes
Jussie Smollett Likely Returning To Jail As Illinois Court Upholds Conviction (opens Forbes)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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Smollett was convicted of filing a false police report after he staged a hate crime in 2019.
KSDK
Jussie Smollett is back to jail after his conviction was upheld by appeals court (opens KSDK)
Published Dec 1, 2023
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Smollett spent just six days in jail while his appeal was pending.
Deadline
Jussie Smollett Could Be Heading Back To Jail After Losing Appeal On 2019 Hate Crime Hoax (opens Deadline)
Published Nov 30, 2023
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Jussie Smollett could soon be back behind bars after an Illinois appeals court today backed the ex-Empire actor’s disorderly conduct convictions stemming from a faked hate crime and playing fast an…
WFMZ Allentown
Jussie Smollett's conviction over hate crime hoax upheld (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Dec 1, 2023
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Jussie Smollett's team plan to take his legal fight to the Supreme Court after two judges out of three ruled against him in his appeal.
The Hollywood Reporter
Appeals Court Affirms Actor Jussie Smollett’s Convictions and Jail Sentence (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Dec 1, 2023
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A jury convicted the former 'Empire' actor in 2021 on five felony counts of disorderly conduct after he was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself and lying about it to police.
PJ Media
Jussie Smollett Loses Appeal, Will Continue Serving Jail Time for Hate Crime Hoax (opens PJ Media)
Published Dec 1, 2023
The Washington Free Beacon
Court Orders Jussie Smollett Back to Jail for Hate Crime Hoax (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Dec 1, 2023
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An appeals court on Friday ordered actor Jussie Smollett to serve out the rest of the sentence he received for convictions stemming from his 2019 hate crime hoax.
Hot Air
Jussie Smollett is Headed Back to Jail (opens Hot Air)
Published Dec 1, 2023

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