Jussie Smollett: Chicago State's Attorney Recuses Herself From Case Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx made the decision on Tuesday. Tandra Simonton, Foxx's spokeswoman It is unclear how Foxx is associated with anyone in the case. Foxx's recusal occured around the same time as the Chicago P.D. rejected a new tip regarding Smollett's case. According to Fox News, First Assistant State's Attorney Joseph Magats will assume the role of acting state's attorney. Smollett filed a police report claiming that he was attacked by two men on Jan. 29. New allegations claim that the actor staged the attack, which is unconfirmed by detectives. According to Fox News, Chicago detectives are pushing for the case to go to a grand jury if Smollett does not provide another interview with police.
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