Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has recused herself from the investigation surrounding the alleged attack on “Empire” star Jussie Smollett, her office said Tuesday.
“Out of an abundance of caution, the decision to recuse herself was made to address potential questions of impartiality based upon familiarity with potential witnesses in the case,” a spokesperson for Foxx said in a statement.
First Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Magats is set to act as State’s Attorney in her place in the case, according to NBC Chicago.
Also Read: Jussie Smollett Has 'No Plans' to Meet With Chicago Police Today
Smollett was hospitalized on Jan. 29, and reported to police that he was assaulted near his Chicago home by two men who shouted racist and homophobic slurs and referenced “Maga.” According to a police statement after the incident, the actor said he was battered “about the face,” had bleach poured on...
“Out of an abundance of caution, the decision to recuse herself was made to address potential questions of impartiality based upon familiarity with potential witnesses in the case,” a spokesperson for Foxx said in a statement.
First Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Magats is set to act as State’s Attorney in her place in the case, according to NBC Chicago.
Also Read: Jussie Smollett Has 'No Plans' to Meet With Chicago Police Today
Smollett was hospitalized on Jan. 29, and reported to police that he was assaulted near his Chicago home by two men who shouted racist and homophobic slurs and referenced “Maga.” According to a police statement after the incident, the actor said he was battered “about the face,” had bleach poured on...
- 2/20/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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