Trial Date Set for Jussie Smollett
A trial date has been set for the almost-two-year-old case related to the infamous Jussie Smollett hoax, where the actor allegedly lied about being the victim of a hate crime. This comes after a judge denied the actor’s request to have then case dismissed.
Smollett’s lawyer, Nenye Uche, argued that the actor’s rights were being violated because initial charges were dropped after he performed community service and forfeited his $10,000 bond. However, because this case is for new charges brought by a special prosecutor, Judge James Linn said the trial must proceed. Jury selection begins on November 29.
Smollett is being charged with disorderly conduct — to which he has pled not guilty.
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