Jussie Smollett appeals conviction in hate-crime hoax
Actor Jussie Smollett has filed an appeal of his conviction for faking a hate crime.
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National story. 15 articles from 14 sources. Updated Mar 3, 2023.
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Jussie Smollett lodges appeal seeking new trial
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8 sourcesSmollett raises double jeopardy claim in appeal of conviction for staging hate crime
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5 sourcesYear after sentencing, actor Jussie Smollett appeals, claiming his double-jeopardy rights were violated, trial judge biased
Jussie Smollett Appeals Conviction in Hate Crime Hoax, Claims 150-Day Jail Sentence Is 'Excessive'