Corruption in Foxxx's Office?
- Fox 32 News has learned that State's Attorney Kim Foxx has accepted the resignation of one of her top aides, after an internal review revealed he was steering significant amounts of legal work to his former law firm at unusually high rates.
The resignation of the acting Civil Actions Bureau Chief, Chaka Patterson, comes after Fox 32 News first made inquiries about the State's Attorney's use of outside counsel six weeks ago. State's Attorney Foxx’s office provided us with a statement saying that her own review of outside counsel practices revealed that Patterson was referring significant business to his former law firm, Jones Day. Documents provided to Fox 32 News show Jones Day attorneys were sometimes being paid up to $500 an hour, rather than the customary rates of about a $185 an hour for outside legal services.
The state's attorney says an outside law firm has agreed to do a review of Foxx's use of outside counsel--at no cost to the county. And in the meantime, any outside counsel who are selected will only be chosen with the approval of the judge who's handling the case.
So are taxpayers going to be reimbursed? How much was this mope getting in kickbacks?
And more importantly, is anyone losing a law license and going to jail?
And more importantly, is anyone losing a law license and going to jail?
Labels: scandals
posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
57 Comments:
"It's OUR turn now!"
Political lick-hitter mentality.
Fuckin hippocrates if nothing comes of this.
Chaka - soon to be known as Chaka con
Pretty expensive to write cases off and dismiss them on arrival. You would think they would do an excel spread sheet hit randomize for which cases to dismiss
Chaka, you need a good thrashing by the Bar.
That's just for starters. Pay back the overage out
of your own earnings, with interest. White collar
thief. Not impressed at all. That job requires too
much dignity, and you don't have any at all.
Theft by personal connections. Greedy pig.
You need a Martha Stewart vacation.
Public Service in your court uniform.
Get your hands dirty, get some cuts and
scrapes. Pick up that litter, wash the steps
with a bucket and mop. Name tag visible at
all times. You stole taxpayer funds. Now get
your ass to work and repay them.
You're the kind who says "I'm sorry" because
you got caught.
Someone should make a complaint to the IL Bar. I am sure that they will disbar (ha!) the (snicker) guilty. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Foxx should step down since she is unable to supervise her staff. We need a special prosecutor to look into this.
Cronyism at its finest. Chaka Khan is a successful attorney who one day has an epiphany and convinces himself to go work for the county. I'm mean he really wanted to be a public servant...........yeah right. Chaka Khan knows the best and easiest way to get on the bench in Crook County is to work at the State's Attorney's Office. A couple of years there, you get slated by the Dems, and you run unopposed in the primary. That leads to a landslide victory in the general election and $180k a year to start. Not a bad gig if you could get.
So is Chaka Khan going to be charged criminally? Is there an official misconduct charge for states attorneys?
"And more importantly, is anyone losing a law license and going to jail?"
Even more interesting is, who is he connected to?
So is there a kickback investigation? My guess is given the names involved these are persons of color. Right? They're just getting their just do. Too many people of color in jail despite the fact they are doing things that in a normal society would put them in jail. The Chicago Way in action.
So I'm confused. Is this example of Chicago Values or the Chicago Way? Or maybe both since all involved are democratic office holders.
Why even ask stupid question, is anyone going to jail or lose law license. More likely they get a large severance package and excellent reference letter from Kim.
As to reimbursement frogetaboutit the Jones firm has their money and are keeping it. In fact they are expecting much more once this dies down a little.
I wonder if Felonious Review would approve charges.
Chaka Patterson is the same guy who just lost a $48 million lawsuit against the County. Corrupt and incompetent. Cabrini Kim knows how to pick them.
Would I ever place my legal well-being in the hands of a lawyer named Chaka?
Nope.
Now, kees me you fool!!!!
Shit like this is why peckerheadwinkle said we “need” a pop tax. There’s probably hundreds of scams like this going on right now that haven’t been discovered yet.
With so many attorneys on the city payroll and young attorneys why the need to pay 300 a hour for work period?
And no charges filed. If it was a cop then there sure would of been a large press conferance and announced charges.
Was any of this money "Donated" to Foxx ?
As per usual, there will be no consequences for anyone. Crime is ignored for the connected.
98% of the lawyers make the honest 2% look bad
Thieves all of them! But nothing will happen this is Crook county..
Kim Foxxx gives light sentences to repeat gun offenders. The liberal media should be going nuts right now, but instead give Kim a pass due to black privilege!
Since this is S.O.P., can we assume that she wasn't getting her cut, or is this a case of trying to improve her image.
Wait the criminals running the states attorneys office are dirty??? Nooooooo
This will go away, it’s the last we will here of it. Kimesha discovered the corruption and got him out. Now the firm connected firm, who over billed the taxpayers by nearly $200,000.00 will complete a free audit, costing them pennies on thier stolen taxpayer money. Let’s see, I agree to do a $2,000.00 audit in exchange for $200,000.00. Sign me up. By the way, our “For the people (and folks) states attorney signed off on these payments, knowing this was unlawful. Follow the money! I’m sure the media will. Keep voting democrat. As the great General Patton said, “politician are the lowest form of life on earth, and liberal democrats are the lowest form of politician”. Still holds true to this day.
Looks like a Code of Silence exists within the Cook County States Attorney's Office?
What about a complaint to the ARDC.
Prickwinkie better resign!
What about her Director Kathleen Hill, former Attorney of Lovey and Lovey and the donations by the firm to get Fox elected then appoint one of their own lawyers.
Anonymous wrote, "Chaka Con". Now that's funny.
Official misconduct. Kickback scheme. Is the ASA 's office going after him? Lisa M ? Feds? Wtf ?
I love how they say that Chaka's old office "did nothing wrong". NO, HE and his NEW office did! Hey let's ship out a case we could try ourselves to my old firm at a higher rate!!!! What could possibly go wrong? Do nothing administration.
Is anyone really surprised by this? It's just what democrats do, not their fault it's in their DNA.
I may have missed it but what law was broken here? Sounds more like an internal policy was broken and the guy got canned for it. As for someone mentioning a"$180k" gig as a judge...do you know what you start out at in a firm like Jones Day...about $170k plus bonus with a lot more as you get more experience.
This raises some Very Interesting issues. States' Attorneys define what is a crime and how to pursue its prosecution. However, who investigates them, when they commit a crime? Money was made on this Insider Deal; but the alleged offenders walk, and the taxpayers eat the bill! People go to jail and even prison for stealing a lot less. The same with an Inspector General in Chicago. For example, the Inspector General of City Colleges. He finds employees guilty of stealing from the System, then he just sends them to their clout, and the offender walks away from the job, without prosecution or restitution to the tax-payers. Their punishment is to be put on the "Do Not Rehire" list.! Kids struggling to get an education, end up with a worthless piece of paper, and no promised job; and the people behind the scam just walk away. When Nick Schuler, Inspector General for Chicago Public Schools, found corruption of federal monies, he handed it over to the Feds, and Byrd Bennet is in Federal Prison. Rahm wanted the Feds to take over the Police Department; but maybe the Feds should consider taking over the State's Attorneys Office, and while they are at it they can visit the Inspector General for City Colleges of Chicago. The amount of corruption, in those two Agencies might be surprising. Stay safe, but don't worry Rahm's got your back. Baby "G"
Wouldn't expect anything different from Obama democrats.
J.J.
IN theory the SPECIAL ED could take this investigation and run with it!
That is what a Chief of Police in a major City would do if he was really in charge.
SHERIFF DART? HELLO.
Lets worry about police officers driving drunk or pointing guns at criminals.
When is that trash going to prison and reimbursement?
Fuck you rahm
Chaka M. Patterson (born November 27, 1968) is a M/1 American attorney. He is one of the top fundraisers for US President Barack Obama. He is also a fundraiser for Hilary Clinton. He also served on the national finance committee for President Obama's 2012 presidential campaign. He is currently an Assistant State's Attorney in Cook County, Illinois and heads the Office’s civil bureau. (presently resigned from his post) His offense can be used to disbar him. So people look what's in Kimmy's officer, and to you hard chargers, if this isn't proof enough that we are in deep shit with this type of States Attorney Administration, then you need medical help. Stay Fetal, this States Attorney's Office is poised to indict and put your ass in prison.
Code of Silence? Where's Inspector General?
It's time for the UN to come in and get to the bottom of this...LOL!
Patterson is/was a huge bundler for both Obama and Hillary.
KimmJongFxxx works in/for a private practice that specializes in representing individuals and inmates alike, suing Coo-Co Jail for millions$$$ on a regular basis.
How far down does one have to dig to find those invoices for legal aid referrals?
Rotten vile corrupt Cook County - there’s no other way to describe it.
DOJ has a stockpiled 8 years worth of unused Chicago travel vouchers.
It’s about time they re-open and staff the office space they vacated in 2008 after Public Asshole #1 was elected and Blago was hauled out in his jammies.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Why even ask stupid question, is anyone going to jail or lose law license. More likely they get a large severance package and excellent reference letter from Kim.
As to reimbursement frogetaboutit the Jones firm has their money and are keeping it. In fact they are expecting much more once this dies down a little.
Won’t need large severance or reference letter. My guess is a big job at his former law firm where he is steering the law work
This is tax money we are talking about?
Lisa Madigan gonna even check on this?
Since LiL Lisa Madigan wants to be in FOP's contract negotiation with the City pushing a consent decree it only make sense she safe-gaurds the County.
And what about all those cases this hack lawyer has ever dropped? You know when the State attorney say we have discretion to blow off felony crime? Anyone gonna do a Jon Burge type investigation pulling all the old reports?
All those Nifty hack (retired) state attorneys investigators going into action like they do in police investigations? Cmon guys you were the so called cream of the crop when you worked in the AREA's in the early 2000's.
Kinda reminds me of the Special Ed cheating scandal all sorts of smoke but all the accused will do just fine.
This is not enough!!! Where were the internal controls? Not so fast madame state's attorney foxx this is ethics 101. The first payment should not have been allowed to get to Jones Day. Something stinks here. Quick somebody call Patrick Blanchard the county's inspector general. Investigate the state's attorney and her civil actions bureau now before the go into full cover-up mode.
Someone needs to file a complaint with attorney discipline board. Let them suspend his license
Chaka Patterson is a big Obama friend. His wife is classmates and good friends with Michelle Obama.
Ironically Chaka lives in a big house built by convicted felon and Obama friend, Tony Rezko. In 2012, he hosted s big $40,000
a plate dinner fundraiser in the same home for Obama.
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-06-01/news/chi-obama-shows-you-can-go-home-again-to-raise-funds-20120601_1_president-barack-obama-chaka-patterson-bed
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Patterson
The name "Foxx" and the word "ethics" should not be permitted in the same sentence.
She lied about her legal experience. She lied about her campaign disclosures and failed to report polling done for her by Preckwinkle.
She is going to be a costly embarrassment.
The worst part is the day before he lost the taxpayers $48,000,000 for a kid killed by
her grandmother - that should be the story.
In December, 2017, as Chief of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office's Civil Division, Patterson was lead defense counsel in a civil case brought against Cook County by the family of an 8-year-old girl who had been tortured and murdered by her grandmother. [23] The suit had been filed against Cook Co. because a doctor who had treated the girl worked at the county hospital at the time.[24] On December 13, 2017, after Patterson had delivered his closing argument on behalf of the county, the jury ruled against the county and awarded the family $48,000,000. [25]
Patterson resigned from the Cook County State's Attorney's Office the following day after prosecutors found that as head of the civil division he had “referred significant business to his former law firm (Jones Day) at a billing rate significantly in excess of the standard county rate.” [26] They launched an investigation.[27] [28]
Look at who is wife is and what she does.
This goes to show you that you don't vote for someone by the color of their skin or nationality. This is the norm for the racist ignorant voter. You should vote for someone of good morale character and has the experience to do the job. Foxx was voted in because she is Black not because she has experience. The justice system in this city let alone county is doomed.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Chaka M. Patterson (born November 27, 1968) is a M/1 American attorney. He is one of the top fundraisers for US President Barack Obama. He is also a fundraiser for Hilary Clinton. He also served on the national finance committee for President Obama's 2012 presidential campaign. He is currently an Assistant State's Attorney in Cook County, Illinois and heads the Office’s civil bureau. (presently resigned from his post) His offense can be used to disbar him. So people look what's in Kimmy's officer, and to you hard chargers, if this isn't proof enough that we are in deep shit with this type of States Attorney Administration, then you need medical help. Stay Fetal, this States Attorney's Office is poised to indict and put your ass in prison.
12/17/2017 11:49:00 AM
WTF, the enemy within, no longer at the gate......
Let's be clear on one thing. Foxx did not voluntarily "discover" Patterson's unethical conduct of referring cases to his former firm. It is ONLY because the press was already onto it that she and her "policy advisors" "discovered" it in an internal investigation. She knew about it and it would have continued if it hadn't been questioned by outsiders. Foxx handpicked Patterson for the position and dissolved units within the civil division...the same units that tried cases but now she allowed Patterson to refer all those cases to outside firms, mainly his old firm. Foxx is as guilty as Patterson.
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