Chicago Prosecutor Kim Foxx Defends Decision to Drop Jussie Smollett’s Charges

Chicago Prosecutor Kim Foxx Defends Decision to Drop Jussie Smollett’s Charges
Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference in Chicago on Feb. 22, 2019. Kiichiro Sato/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Cook County State Attorney Kim Foxx said it was her choice to dismiss “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s charges and claimed he didn’t get special treatment.

According to USA Today, she suggested race was a factor in the criticism against her.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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