Jesse Jackson Jr. Cuts Deal Implicating His Wife
Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife could be in for some tense pillow talk. Jackson, the former Democratic congressman who’s on the verge of signing a plea agreement to resolve a corruption probe, has reportedly implicated his wife to prosecutors in the deal. Multiple news organizations are reporting that the final plea deal could be [...]
Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Wife Under Federal Investigation, Too
The investigation of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. for possible misuse of campaign funds has expanded to include his wife’s conduct, which has become a subject in continuing plea negotiations, according to two people familiar with the case. Federal prosecutors are reviewing evidence suggesting that Sandi Jackson was complicit in the alleged misuse of campaign funds [...]
Jesse Jackson Jr. Plea Deal Will Most Likely Include Resignation And Jail Time
A resignation from Congress and jail time are reportedly part of a tentative plea deal U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) is currently considering. CBS Chicago reported Saturday that veteran criminal defense attorney and former U.S. Attorney Dan Webb is negotiating a deal that tentatively includes the congressman pleading guilty to misusing campaign funds, resigning [...]
Jackson Speaks ON Blagojevich Sentence: ‘Sad Day For Illinois’
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) was speaking out for the first time on Thursday about the 14-year sentence handed down to former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. As CBS 2′s Mike Parker reports, at a rally for Chicago postal workers, Jackson declared that the Blagojevich scandal has “shamed our state.” He also said [...]