Kimberly M. Foxx is the State's Attorney for Cook County, Illinois. She was elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020. As State's Attorney, she is the top prosecutor in Cook County, which is the second-most populous county in the United States.
Early Life and Education: Foxx was raised in the Cabrini-Green housing project in Chicago. She holds a B.A. in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University and a J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law.
Career: Before becoming State's Attorney, Foxx worked as an Assistant State's Attorney in Cook County and later served as Chief of Staff to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
State's Attorney: As State's Attorney, Foxx has focused on criminal justice reform, including reducing incarceration rates for non-violent offenders and increasing transparency in the justice system. Her policies have been praised by some for their focus on rehabilitation and criticized by others for being too lenient.
Notable Cases and Controversies: Foxx has been involved in several high-profile cases, including the Jussie Smollett case, which drew national attention and led to scrutiny of her handling of the investigation. The case, involving allegations of a hate crime hoax, resulted in a special prosecutor being appointed to investigate Foxx's office's handling of the matter. Foxx was not charged with any crimes, but a report criticized her office's handling of the case.
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