The Illinois Supreme Court has thrown out former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying about a 2019 hate crime.

The former "Empire" actor was found guilty in 2021 of faking a racist and homophobic attack and lying to the police. The Illinois Supreme Court overturned the conviction due to an earlier deal.

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lied to Chicago police

The Illinois Supreme Court has thrown out former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying about a 2019 hate crime.

Jussie Smollet's attorney: "The evidence always pointed to his innocence in this case." 

A judge sentenced the "Empire" actor to 150 days in jail and 30 months probation for his role in reporting a false hate crime that he staged in 2019.

The former "Empire" actor was sentenced to 150 days in county jail on Thursday for fabricating a 2019 hate crime attack on himself.

Smollett, 39, appeared in court Thursday to hear his fate after he was convicted of fabricating a hate crime attack in 2019.

"I am not suicidal. I am innocent," the actor said during a courtroom outburst.

Actor Jussie Smollett faces sentencing after being convicted in December for falsely reporting a hate crime attack in 2019.

The former “Empire” actor faces up to three years of jail time after being convicted on five counts of felony disorderly conduct for lying to police about an alleged attack in 2019.

The actor lied about a racist attack in January 2019.

The ongoing probe has been replete with one stunning twist after another.

The actor allegedly lied about a racist attack in January 2019.

Smollett pleaded not guilty to six counts of felony disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report. He was found guilty of lying about a racist attack.

The former ‘Empire’ actor testified in his own defense, denying he staged a racist anti-gay attack against himself. ABC News’ Christine Sloan has the details.

Jussie Smollett is charged with six counts of felony disorderly conduct. Prosecutors allege that he staged a racist and homophobic attack on himself. He has pleaded not guilty.

Facing reelection, a top Chicago prosecutor will not face charges in the Jussie Smollett case probe.

Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has pleaded not guilty to six new charges of felony disorderly conduct after he was indicted be a grand jury in Chicago.

The actor was accused of falsely reporting he was the victim of a hate crime.

A special prosecutor is reviewing the actor’s case after charges he allegedly staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself were dropped.

The embattled actor was indicted by a grand jury over making false police reports last year following an alleged attack in Chicago. ABC News’ Kenneth Moton reports.

The Former "Empire" actor was indicted by a special prosecutor in Chicago who's investigating allegations Smollett bogusly reported being the victim of a January 2019 hate-crime.

Former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has filed a counter lawsuit against the city of Chicago, claiming that authorities 'maliciously' prosecuted him.

In the body camera footage from Chicago police, the former "Empire" actor is seen with a noose around his neck.

The video is part of 69 hours of surveillance and other images made public by the Chicago Police Department.

Some 69 hours of police video were released Monday, with two videos showing the moment when police first arrived at the actor's residence after receiving a 911 call.

Chicago police officers found the "Empire" actor with a noose around his neck.

"Empire" creator Lee Daniels opens up about the embarrassment he feels over the Jussie Smollett fiasco.

Jussie Smollett will not return to "Empire" for season six, according to the series' co-creator, Lee Daniels.

Daniels shot down a report that said Smollett would be back for season six.

The Cook County State Attorney's Office released over 2,000 pages of documents.

Authorities in Chicago have released the police files relating to the investigation of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.

Authorities in Chicago have released the police files relating to the investigation of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett.

Charges were dropped in March in a controversial agreement with prosecutors.

Fox said Smollett remains under contract, but the actor is off the show for now.

Fox said Jussie Smollett remains under contract, but the actor is off "Empire" for now.

Ola and Abel Osundairo claim the actor paid them to help stage a street attack.

Ola and Abel Osundairo claim the actor paid them to help stage a street attack.

Her office did not offer specific details about the threats, but it said they included "racially charged language."

Her office said the threats included "racially charged language."

Documents released Tuesday showed state's attorney Kim Foxx said things about Jussie Smollett and R. Kelly.

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx referred to "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett as a "washed up celeb who lied to cops," according to newly revealed text messages.

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said that she "invited" the inspector general to look into her office's handling of the case involving the "Empire" actor.

The city outlined its case against the "Empire" actor in a detailed timeline.

The city formally filed a civil complaint against the "Empire" actor after he refused to reimburse the city more than $130,000 in police overtime costs.

The city had asked the actor to pay for the cost of the investigation in which police said he falsely claimed that two men had attacked him.

The city said it would sue the actor after he missed a payment deadline.

The "Empire" actor hasn't yet paid the city $130,000 that was used to investigate an alleged hate crime against Smollett. ABC News' Kenneth Moton reports.

The actress discusses her role in the new movie "The Best of Enemies" and how the cast of "Empire" is doing in light of the controversy surrounding Jussie Smollett.