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Jesse Jackson Jr. Strikes Plea Deal, May Face Jail

Former congressman accused of misusing campaign funds

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 8, 2013 12:28 PM CST

(Newser) – Jesse Jackson Jr. has struck a deal on federal charges that he used campaign contributions for personal expenses, reports NBC Chicago. He will have to repay hundreds of thousands of dollars, but the big question is whether Jackson is headed to jail. NBC says it's up to a federal judge, but the Chicago Sun-Times says the deal involves at least some time in a federal prison. Also unclear is whether Jackson's wife will face penalties. Jackson resigned from Congress a few months ago amid the inquiry and his battle with bipolar disorder.

A 2011 file photo of Jesse Jackson Jr. in Chicago.
A 2011 file photo of Jesse Jackson Jr. in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
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Person12345
Feb 10, 2013 10:39 AM CST
Jesse Jr is a lying, cheating, spoiled, arrogant little brat who needs to be in prison.  Faking a mental illness to avoid prosecution should also be a reason to put him in jail.  I say good riddance, to him and his Chicago Alderman wife.  Both of them are useless individuals, just like Jesse Sr.
Ivan_the_Gypsy
Feb 9, 2013 9:56 PM CST
I guess his old man Jesse Hijackson threatened some official with a boycott or some such threat if the kid wasn't let off the hook?  Jail time?  A three day suspended sentence and made to promise not to accept any bribes for 24 hours?
BONEMASTER
Feb 9, 2013 10:06 AM CST
May face jail time? He should face jail time! Another political joke. NO surprise here with this one. HIS father is one of the biggest racist in the U.S. He wants to keep that ball rolling. That is $ in the bank for him. Why can't people see them for what they really are? WAKE UP AMERICA!

 
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