Illinois Supreme Court throws out actor Jussie Smollett's conviction in 2019 hate crime hoax

Illinois Supreme Court throws out actor Jussie Smollett's conviction in 2019 hate crime hoax

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The video discusses Jesse Smollett's criminal case, where he was convicted in 2019 for staging a hate crime. Initially, charges were dropped by the Cook County State's Attorney but later reinstated by a special prosecutor. The current decision may prevent Smollett from serving a five-month jail sentence, although he maintains his innocence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was Jesse Smollett convicted of staging a hate crime?

2021

2020

2018

2019

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Jesse Smollett claim happened to him on the streets?

He was robbed by two men.

He was followed by paparazzi.

He was involved in a car accident.

He was attacked by two men shouting homophobic slurs.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who initially dropped the charges against Smollett?

The federal prosecutor

The Cook County State's Attorney

The special prosecutor

The district attorney

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could today's decision potentially prevent for Smollett?

A fine

A community service sentence

A 5-month jail sentence

A probation period

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has Jesse Smollett consistently claimed regarding the charges?

He was unsure about the charges.

He has always maintained his innocence.

He pleaded guilty.

He admitted to the charges.