Cook County State's Attorney kim foxx recused herself from the smollet case. He was an activist, rubbed shoulders with lawmakers, politicians and other influential people. His latest cause was this anti-lynching legislation, but his real mission was to do anything he could to destroy Trump and his supporters. Highly likely smollet and foxx had corresponded with each other. If they had using email or text, Chicago PD would have found that when they pulled his phone records. Just being his buddy could trigger a recusal, but I'm guessing the content of their communication is the real reason (think Trump Derangement Syndrome). This case is going to destroy a few more people close to smollet before it's all over.