State's attorney recuses herself from Jussie Smollett investigation as prosecutors question former suspects
by Jeremy Gorner and Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune
Feb 20, 2019
2 minutes
CHICAGO - In another puzzling twist in the investigation of a reported attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, the Cook County state's attorney recused herself from the case Tuesday as prosecutors in her office began questioning two brothers who had been possible suspects.
State's Attorney Kim Foxx said little about why she made the decision to stay out of the intensely covered case, releasing a one-sentence statement
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