The drama is not over, apparently.

Contrary to countless press reports, Kim Foxx now reportedly did not formally recuse herself. Had she done so, Illinois law would have required appointment of a special prosecutor or independent person to replace her and her office. That didn’t happen. It therefore appears that her office had no authority to maintain control of the case and to dismiss charges against Smollett. That means the dismissal was probably unauthorized and should be annulled.

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