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In this Feb. 22, 2019, file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference, in Chicago. Foxx who was harshly criticized when her office suddenly dropped charges against actor Jussie Smollett, says Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, that she's running for reelection. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Kim Foxx, embattled Illinois prosecutor, announces bid for reelection

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In this March 26, 2019, file photo, actor Jussie Smollett smiles and waves to supporters before leaving Cook County Court after his charges were dropped, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) ** FILE **

Judge finds no bias from Jussie Smollett special prosecutor

By Michael Tarm - Associated Press

In this March 26, 2019, file photo, actor Jussie Smollett smiles and waves to supporters before leaving Cook County Court after his charges were dropped, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) ** FILE **

Judge finds no bias from Jussie Smollett special prosecutor

By Michael Tarm - Associated Press

In this March 26, 2019, file photo, Actor Jussie Smollett leaves the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago after prosecutors dropped all charges against him. Smollett was indicted on 16 felony counts related to making a false report that he was attacked by two men who shouted racial and homophobic slurs. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

Judge Michael Toomin to weigh Jussie Smollett special prosecutor Dan Webb possible bias

By Michael Tarm - Associated Press

In this Aug. 23, 2019 photo, former U.S. Attorney Dan Webb takes the oath of special prosecutor before Judge Michael Toomin, during an status hearing concerning actor Jussie Smollett at the Leighton Criminal Court building, in Chicago. The latest twist in the Jussie Smollett saga is the revelation of a possible conflict of interest by the special prosecutor investigating why prosecutors dropped charges accusing the actor of staging a racist, homophobic attack on himself. Dan Webb disclosed this week he once co-hosted a political fundraiser for a figure central to his investigation, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx. A Cook County judge must now decide if bias or the appearance of bias renders Webb's position untenable.(Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

Judge to weigh possible bias by Smollett special prosecutor

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

In this March 26, 2019, file photo, actor Jussie Smollett smiles and waves to supporters before leaving Cook County Court after his charges were dropped in Chicago. An Illinois judge seems close to appointing a special prosecutor to look into why state prosecutors abruptly dropped charges against Smollett accusing him of staging a racist, anti-gay attack against himself. A hearing Friday, Aug. 23 will be one of the first opportunities for Judge Michael Toomin to name someone since his surprise ruling in June that a special prosecutor was warranted. Among the options available to a special prosecutor would be to restore charges against Smollett. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File) **FILE**

Kim Foxx: Work of Smollett special prosecutor underway

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Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Chicago accompanied by Jennifer Pahlka, Code for America Founder and Executive Director. Foxx has enlisted Code for America a national nonprofit organization to help clear tens of thousands of marijuana convictions in preparation for legalized recreational use of the drug. Code for America will process the records at no cost to taxpayers through its program called Clear My Record. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)

Kim Foxx: Jussie Smollett special prosecutor probe underway

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FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2019 file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference, in Chicago. Foxx has enlisted a national nonprofit to help clear tens of thousands of marijuana convictions in preparation for legalized recreational use of the drug. She will announce Tuesday, Aug. 27, that Code for America will process the records at no cost to taxpayers through its program called Clear My Record. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Group to help Chicago clear pot arrests during legalization

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 26, 2019, file photo, actor Jussie Smollett talks to the media before leaving Cook County Court after his charges were dropped, in Chicago. On Friday, July 19, 2019, lawyers for Smollett filed motions contending the actor was the victim of an attack in an effort to convince a judge to reverse his decision to appoint a special prosecutor in the case. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Lawyers: Actor is a victim, so special prosecutor not needed

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FILE - In this March 26, 2019, file photo, actor Jussie Smollett smiles and waves to supporters before leaving Cook County Court after his charges were dropped in Chicago. A judge has appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the decision by Cook County prosecutors do dismiss all charges against Smollett. On Friday, June 21, 2019, Cook County Judge Michael Toomin suggested Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx mishandled the case by recusing herself and then ordering a top assistant to handle the case. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Judge orders special prosecutor to examine Smollett probe

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks to reporters at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago. Foxx, Chicago's top prosecutor has released 2,000 documents in the Jussie Smollett's case and explained she recused herself from an investigation into his claim he'd been the target of a racist, anti-gay attack solely because of false rumors she was related to the &quot;Empire&quot; actor. The Friday, May 31, 2019, statement from Foxx came two months after her office's suddenly dropped all charges against Smollett that accused him of staging the attack on himself. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

Kim Foxx changes Jussie Smollett recusal story, blames ‘false rumors’

By Michael Tarm - Associated Press

In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks to reporters at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago. Foxx, Chicago's top prosecutor has released 2,000 documents in the Jussie Smollett's case and explained she recused herself from an investigation into his claim he'd been the target of a racist, anti-gay attack solely because of false rumors she was related to the &quot;Empire&quot; actor. The Friday, May 31, 2019, statement from Foxx came two months after her office's suddenly dropped all charges against Smollett that accused him of staging the attack on himself. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

Prosecutor shifts Smollett recusal reasons, releases files

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

In this Dec. 2, 2015, file photo, Kim Foxx, then a candidate for Cook County state's attorney, speaks at a news conference in Chicago. Foxx, now the Cook County State's Attorney, says she hopes to begin expunging minor cannabis convictions in the coming months but acknowledges it won't be easy to implement her plan and that her office is still figuring out its scope. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

Kim Foxx moves to block Jussie Smollett case special prosecutor probe

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In this Feb. 22, 2019, file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference, in Chicago. Text messages released showed Foxx believed her office had overcharged “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett for allegedly staging a racist, anti-gay attack on himself drew heavy criticism because Foxx had recused herself from the case. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Smollett case could undermine prosecutor’s reform efforts

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

In this Dec. 2, 2015, file photo, Kim Foxx, then a candidate for Cook County state's attorney, speaks at a news conference in Chicago. Foxx, now the Cook County State's Attorney, says she hopes to begin expunging minor cannabis convictions in the coming months but acknowledges it won't be easy to implement her plan and that her office is still figuring out its scope. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

Prosecutor won’t comment until review of Smollett case done

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In this Feb. 22, 2019, file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Resignations of two top Kim Foxx deputies feeds post-Smollett turmoil

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 22, 2019, file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Despite recusal, prosecutor told deputy Smollett overcharged

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2019 file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference, in Chicago. Text messages show Fox, the Chicago prosecutor whose office handled the case of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett told her top deputy that Smollett was a "washed up celeb" who was overcharged. The office of Cook County State's Attorney released thousands of documents from the investigation late Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in response to media requests. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Kim Foxx told Joseph Magats that Jussie Smollett overcharged despite recusal, texts and emails show

By Michael Tarm - Associated Press

In this Feb. 22, 2019, file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Kim Foxx, Chicago prosecutor: Jussie Smollett a ‘washed up celeb who lied to cops’

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE--In this March 15, 2016, file photo, Kim Foxx smiles at the crowd as she celebrates her primary win over incumbent Democratic Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez in Chicago. Foxx, now the Cook County State's Attorney, says she hopes to begin expunging minor cannabis convictions in the coming months but acknowledges it won't be easy to implement her plan and that her office is still figuring out its scope. Foxx told the Chicago Sun-Times last week that she estimates that thousands of misdemeanor drug convictions could be wiped out. Foxx says her office is also reviewing its policy toward prosecuting those detained for selling marijuana. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Kim Foxx to erase marijuana convictions with help from San Francisco nonprofit Code For America

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