Smollett case could undermine prosecutor's reform efforts
Chicago's top prosecutor drew heavy criticism after she recused herself from the case against Jussie Smollett and then complained in text messages to a subordinate that her office had overcharged the "Empire" actor.But anyone who has followed Kim Foxx's work recognized in the texts the same reforms she has been implementing for years: Don't overcharge for nonviolent crimes and, whenever possible, offer alternatives to taking a suspect to court."Just because we can charge something doesn't mean w
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