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

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.

What was the potential consequence of today's decision for Smollett?

What has Smollett maintained regarding his involvement in the crime?