Illinois judge accused of making racist comments recuses himself from case, citing 'glare of publicity'

CHICAGO — A Cook County judge on Thursday voluntarily recused himself from a case, citing the “glare of publicity,” after an attorney filed a motion to replace him that alleged he made racist comments during a conference in chambers earlier this year. Attorney Matthew Fakhoury last week filed a motion to substitute Judge William Hooks from presiding over the case of a defendant charged with ...

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