👥Jussie Smollett's disorderly conduct conviction appeal has been rejected by an appellate court in Illinois.
🗂️The conviction stems from Smollett lying to the police about a racist and homophobic attack in 2019.
⚖️Smollett's team is now seeking to take the case to the Supreme Court.
😤The high-profile hoax has frustrated the public and impacted trust in the justice system.
🔍The case raises questions about the ability to convict criminals and maintain a safe society.
What was Jussie Smollett convicted of?
—Jussie Smollett was convicted of disorderly conduct for lying to the police about a racist and homophobic attack.
What was the result of his appeal?
—His appeal was rejected by an appellate court in Illinois.
Will the case go to the Supreme Court?
—Smollett's team is seeking to take the case to the Supreme Court.
What impact did the hoax have on the public?
—The high-profile hoax has frustrated the public and impacted trust in the justice system.
What does this case raise in terms of criminal convictions?
—This case raises questions about the ability to convict criminals and maintain a safe society.
00:11Jussie Smollett's appeal for his disorderly conduct conviction has been rejected.
00:19The conviction stems from him lying to the police about a racist and homophobic attack.
00:24Smollett's team is now seeking to take the case to the Supreme Court.
01:15The high-profile hoax has frustrated the public and impacted trust in the justice system.
01:50The case raises questions about the ability to convict criminals and maintain a safe society.
