‘SPRINGFIELD OFFICE:
DISTRICT OFFICE:
316 STATE HOUSE
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JIM DURKIN
STATE REPRESENTATIVE + 82ND DISTRICT
HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER
March 27, 2019
Honorable Kwame Raoul
500 S. Second St.
Springfield, IL 62706
Attorney General Raoul:
As you are aware, the Cook County State's Attorney Office has dismissed all charges in the
Justin “Jussie” Smollett investigation. This case lef a black mark on the city of Chicago. Mr.
Smollett’s falsified report amounted in countless hours of wasted work from the Chicago Police
Department in a time where they are needed to fight against violence across the city.
Asa former Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney, I am concerned about the integrity of this
investigation and of the office. This case has shed a negative light onto an office that I had the
privilege to work in for many years. For someone to falsify a hate crime and to be “let off the
hook" is not only unfair but sets a dangerous precedent for high profile cases.
Jam formally asking for your office to complete a thorough review of the prosecution and
sentencing determination in the Smollett investigation.
Sincerely,
rkin
Hoye Republican Leader
82" District