The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned Jussie Smollett's 2021 conviction for staging a hate crime in 2019, stating the second prosecution violated due process. Smollett initially had charges dropped in exchange for community service, and a special prosecutor later reinstated charges, leading to a conviction. The court emphasized the importance of honoring legal agreements and acknowledged public dissatisfaction with the original case's resolution. Smollett's attorneys claim this ruling restores order to the justice system, while the special prosecutor disagreed, emphasizing the considerable evidence against Smollett.