Kim Foxx: Jury Trials Are Back And Will ‘Look Dramatically Different’

After almost a year, jury trials resume Monday in Cook County. And due to COVID protocols, it will look pretty different from what folks are used to.

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In this Feb. 22, 2019 file photo, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference, in Chicago. Kiichiro Sato / AP
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In this Feb. 22, 2019 file photo, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference, in Chicago. Kiichiro Sato / AP

Kim Foxx: Jury Trials Are Back And Will ‘Look Dramatically Different’

After almost a year, jury trials resume Monday in Cook County. And due to COVID protocols, it will look pretty different from what folks are used to.

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Cook County residents haven’t had to worry about it for a year, but the reprieve is over: jury duty is back. After a long delay due to the pandemic, jury trials are starting back up today in Cook County. Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx joined Reset for more on what her office will be focused on — from violent crimes to carjackings — as jury trials resume.