Illinois Supreme Court Announces Dismissal by Nolle Prosequi as Part of Agreement Bars State From Bringing Second Prosecution Where Defendant Satisfied Obligations and Reverses Empire Actor Jussie Smollett’s Conviction
Home›Forums›FEDERAL BUREAU PRISON›Illinois Supreme Court Announces Dismissal by Nolle Prosequi as Part of Agreement Bars State From Bringing Second Prosecution Where Defendant Satisfied Obligations and Reverses Empire Actor Jussie Smollett’s Conviction
The Supreme Court of Illinois reversed and dismissed Empire actor Jussie Smollett’s felony disorderly conduct convictions because the State previously entered into a non-prosecution agreement with the actor in exchange for his promise to forfeit the bond he posted and complete community service. The Court held that …
