You don't have to be black — only politically connected — for Kim Foxx to let you off easy.  In an outrageous abuse of office, the Cook County state's attorney let a felon, who had a hit-and-run accident and was videotaped at the scene apparently claiming to be a police officer and staggering as if drunk, walk away with no jail time.  The only penalty: a $500 fine, $400 in court costs, attendance at a victim impact training, and 12 months of "conditional discharge" — meaning he must stay out of legal trouble.  Not even probation. Fox 32 screen grab.   Larry Yellin of Fox 32 Chicago lays out the basic facts: Twice-convicted former city employee John Boyle admitted Monday to his involvement in a hit-and-run accident two years ago. The incident was caught on camera by Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. She says the plea deal worked out with State's Attorney Kimm Foxx's...(Read Full Post)