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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)

Chicago prosecutor to start erasing pot convictions soon

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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. The city of Chicago is suing &quot;Empire&quot; actor to recoup the cost of investigating his report of a racist, anti-gay attack. City lawyers filed a civil lawsuit, Thursday, April 11, 2019, days after Smollett refused a city demand that he pay more than $130,000 to reimburse Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Prosecutor asks for review of how Smollett case was handled

By CARYN ROUSSEAU - Associated Press

Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., points to guests in the balcony as he takes his seat on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, before President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) ** FILE **

Bobby Rush calls National Fraternal Order of Police ‘sworn enemy of black people’

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. Foxx says she’s open to an outside investigation into her office’s decision to drop all charges against Jussie Smollett. In a Friday night, March 29, 2019, op-ed for the Chicago Tribune, Foxx says a review about prosecutors’ decision to dismiss all 16 felony counts against the “Empire” actor would help maintain the “community’s trust.” (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Kim Foxx suggests race a factor in Jussie Smollett criticism

By Don Babwin - Associated Press

Prosecutor defends dropping charges against Jussie Smollett

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

Cook County police chiefs take swipe at state’s attorney

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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 says she’s open to an outside investigation into her office’s decision to drop all charges against Jussie Smollett. In a Friday night, March 29, 2019, op-ed for the Chicago Tribune, Foxx says a review about prosecutors’ decision to dismiss all 16 felony counts against the “Empire” actor would help maintain the “community’s trust.” (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Police chiefs demand Kim Foxx resignation over Jussie Smollett case

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FILE - 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, who became the state's attorney, removed herself from the Smollett case before he was charged, saying she had discussed the case with a Smollett family member. The case was handed to First Assistant State's Attorney Joseph Magats. Foxx defended the decision by her staff to drop charges, saying the matter was handled properly. She pointed to Smollett forfeiting his $10,000 bond and doing community service. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green, File)

2 major cases add up to big doubts about Chicago prosecutor

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

R. Kelly, front, leaves the Leighton Criminal Court after a hearing on Friday, March 22, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Amid legal troubles, Avenatti scrutinized for R. Kelly role

By MICHAEL TARM and DON BABWIN - 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)

Rev. Jackson plans rally in support of Chicago prosecutor

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Kim Foxx, left, greets Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson at her swearing in ceremony as the new Cook County State's Attorney in Chicago. (Nancy Stone/Chicago Tribune via AP, File)

Jesse Jackson plans rally to back Kim Foxx in Jussie Smollett case

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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 says she’s open to an outside investigation into her office’s decision to drop all charges against Jussie Smollett. In a Friday night, March 29, 2019, op-ed for the Chicago Tribune, Foxx says a review about prosecutors’ decision to dismiss all 16 felony counts against the “Empire” actor would help maintain the “community’s trust.” (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Kim Foxx welcomes outside investigation of decision to drop Jussie Smollett charges

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Kim Foxx, left, greets Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson at her swearing in ceremony as the new Cook County State's Attorney in Chicago. (Nancy Stone/Chicago Tribune via AP, File)

The Latest: Sharpton defends prosecutor in Smollett case

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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 says she’s open to an outside investigation into her office’s decision to drop all charges against Jussie Smollett. In a Friday night, March 29, 2019, op-ed for the Chicago Tribune, Foxx says a review about prosecutors’ decision to dismiss all 16 felony counts against the “Empire” actor would help maintain the “community’s trust.” (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Chicago prosecutor open to investigation into Smollett case

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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 on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, defended the decision by her staff to drop charges that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack in January. Foxx recused herself before Smollett was charged last month because she had discussed the case with a Smollett family member. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Kim Foxx condemned for ‘highly unusual’ handling of Smollett case

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Actor Jussie Smollett, center, leaves the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago after prosecutors dropped all charges against him on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

The Latest: Prosecutors group blasts Smollett case handling

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In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks to reporters at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse after R. Kelly was ordered held on a $1 million bond, in Chicago. The Chicago police union's president alleges that the county's top prosecutor interfered with the probe of "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett before recusing herself and wants the Justice Department to investigate. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

Jussie Smollett ‘indefensible’ deal lands Kim Foxx, Soros-backed prosecutor, on hot seat

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2019 file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference in Chicago. Foxx on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, defended the decision by her staff to drop charges that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack in January. Foxx recused herself before Smollett was charged last month because she had discussed the case with a Smollett family member. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Kim Foxx says Jussie Smollett treated same as anyone else

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx arrives at a news conference, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in Chicago. R. Kelly, the R&amp;B star who has been trailed for decades by lurid rumors that made him Public Enemy No. 1 to the MeToo movement, was charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse involving multiple victims. After the latest documentary Foxx, said she was &quot;sickened&quot; by the allegations and asked potential victims to come forward. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

R. Kelly’s life mirrors that of prosecutor who charged him

By MATT SEDENSKY - Associated Press

In this June 13, 2008, file photo, R&amp;B singer R. Kelly leaves the Cook County Criminal Court Building in Chicago after a jury found him not guilty on all counts in his child pornography trial. In 2002, Kelly was indicted on 21 counts of child pornography, based on a videotape allegedly showing him having sex with an underage girl. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

R. Kelly arrested, charged in Chicago with sexual abuse

By SARA BURNETT and MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press