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Year after sentencing, actor Jussie Smollett appeals, claiming his double-jeopardy rights were violated, trial judge biased – Chicago Tribune

The onetime “Empire” star was convicted by a jury in December 2021 of paying two acquaintances to fake a racist and homophobic attack on him to get exposure and boost his career.