Jussie Smollett indicted by special prosecutor over hoax hate crime

Jussie Smollett indicted by special prosecutor over hoax hate crime. So much for the old Chicago fix.

Cook County Judge Michael Toomin appointed the special prosecutor in June following Foxx’s recusal, and the subsequent appointment of her deputy to take over the case.

“Although disqualification of the duly elected State’s Attorney necessarily impacts constitutional concerns, the unprecedented irregularities identified in this case warrants the appointment of independent counsel to restore the public’s confidence in the integrity of our criminal justice system,” Toomin wrote in the decision.

Webb could also charge members of Foxx’s office for mishandling the case.