Jesse Jackson Jr is under “tight medical supervision,” according to his father Rev Jackson.
Jesse Jackson Sr. released a statement revealing his son’s struggle with bipolar disorder has been compounded by his legal troubles. He asks for prayers for his son, wife Sandi and their children.
Jackson Jr is accused of misusing $750,00 in campaign funds.
Sandi is accused of filing false tax returns.
Both are expected to sign plea deals.
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02/18/13
by WGN Web Desk
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Jesse Jackson Jr., wife Sandi plead guilty to federal charges
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, former Chicago Ald. Sandi Jackson, pleaded guilty in what prosecutors said was a conspiracy to siphon about $750,000 in federal campaign funds for their personal use.
In late November 2012, Jackson Jr. resigned from his Illinois Congressional seat in the second district.
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2 Comments to “Jackson Jr under medical supervision”
February 18, 2013 at 6:01 PM
bullshit SR he stoled from the people we dont need to here any excuses.
February 19, 2013 at 6:04 AM
Pretty boy is going to be popular in the prison shower circles!