Man Charged With Felonies for Throwing Big Gulp at Chicago’s Soft-on-Crime Prosecutor

The state’s attorney, Kim Foxx, instituted a number of reforms in recent years that have led to fewer prosecutions of violent crimes.

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Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx. Scott Olson/Getty Images

A Chicago area man has been charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Big Gulp soft drink at the county attorney, Kim Foxx, during a roadway dispute, according to police and local outlets. The man says he did not know who she was when the incident occurred. 

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