Published report · Nov 9, 2026
Jussie Smollett: The Agreement That Reversed His Conviction
The opening is the historical March 10, 2022 sentencing, not the current outcome. That sentence included 30 months probation and the first150days in jail.
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The opening is the historical March 10, 2022 sentencing, not the current outcome. That sentence included 30 months probation and the first150days in jail.
On November21,2024, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed and remanded with directions to enter dismissal. The court held that a second prosecution violated due process after Smollett performed his side of a nonprosecution agreement. This explains the dated opinion; no later remand entry or current case status is certified.
From our report published Nov 9, 2026. This describes that report’s documented position, not a fresh check of today’s court docket.
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The opening is the historical March 10, 2022 sentencing, not the current outcome. That sentence included 30 months probation and the first150days in jail.
On November21,2024, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed and remanded with directions to enter dismissal. The court held that a second prosecution violated due process after Smollett performed his side of a nonprosecution agreement. This explains the dated opinion; no later remand entry or current case status is certified.
Original courtroom source: CBS News https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pxEV6k5aho
Official Supreme Court opinion: https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/dadcff96-2fa0-46b4-9d62-2c3aa687a0cd/People%20v.%20Smollett,%202024%20IL%20130431.pdf
Actual courtroom speech and original licensed Roger narration. #Shorts
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