Jussie Smollett’s conviction has just been overturned after he was convicted in 2021 of five counts of disorderly conduct. Police and prosecutors say Smollett faked that he was the victim of a 2019 racist and homophobic attack in Chicago, but the actor has always maintained his innocence. After Smollett made an agreement with prosecutors to drop the case, a special prosecutor charged Smollett a second time and he was sentenced to jail. Here’s why his conviction has been overturned. You can read more about the case at the link in our bio. #jussiesmollet #chicago #criminaljustice #news