Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx announced a new online process where county residents can directly report allegations of criminal police misconduct to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO).
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Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx Declines to Prosecute Charges Tied to Peaceful Protestors
Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx released an official policy outlining the Office’s decision not to prosecute individuals charged with minor offenses related to peaceful protests.
In recent weeks, individuals gathered calling for criminal justice reform, police…
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“I am saddened by the horrific violence and loss of life occurring across the city and county, especially for the children who were senselessly and violently murdered in these past weeks at the hands of those intent on causing harm and disrupting the safety of our communities.
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Today, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear the Illinois State Rifle Association’s (ISRA) appeal to …
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“The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is committed to public safety and pursuing the fair administration of justice for everyone in our communities. We are aware of the incident that occurred at Brickyard Mall and are currently conducting a thorough, independent review of the matter,…
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"I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and community of George Floyd. It is my sincerest hope that those responsible for this horrific murder are held accountable.
I am also disgusted by our president’s hateful and racist rhetoric in the wake of the uprisings in Minneapolis. At a…
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Today, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office (CCSAO) announced that in partnership with Lyft, it will provide access to transportation for survivors of domestic violence in Cook County. The partnership is part of …
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Today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx urged adults to securely store any firearms in order to keep guns out of the hands of children and teens and prevent unintentional shootings and gun suicides. While responsible gun owners must always store their guns locked, unloaded, and…
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Today, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) announced its first confirmed case of an employee who tested positive for COVID-19. The employee works at the Cook County Domestic Violence Court Building located at 555 W. Harrison Street in Chicago and last reported for work on March 24…