Foxx's report highlights reforms, including clearing wrongful convictions and expunging cannabis records, but notes pretrial detention remains high.

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx's final report highlights her eight-year tenure, noting the correction of 248 wrongful convictions and the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act. The office also expunged over 15,000 cannabis convictions following legalization and increased use of diversion programs, with 74% of participants having their records cleared. Despite reforms, 63% of defendants were still ordered detained in pretrial hearings.

December 01, 2024
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