02/26/13
by WGN Web Desk
Jesse Jackson Jr was out of public sight for months but sources say he was writing a book.
Sources tell WGN there are stacks of typed paper in his Washington, D.C. home and he’s been spending many hours writing.
The Chicago Tribune reports sources are also saying they’ve seen drafts of what are Jackson Jr’s memoirs as he tries to quote, clear up his legacy.
Jackson Jr’s will be sentenced June 28th after pleading guilty to spending campaign dollars on personal items.
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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7 Comments to “Sources: Jackson Jr penning book”
February 26, 2013 at 9:14 PM
I know that this isn't true!! This douche is going to make $$$ out of his crimes???? I wish I could tell all of you reading this that I am NOT surprised – BUT! I am NOT surprised – - I AM SHOCKED!!!
February 26, 2013 at 9:16 PM
Just happened to think – - I thought that he was SO overcome with his bi-polar disorder that he barely left the house…And he's writing a BOOK!?!?!
February 27, 2013 at 6:18 AM
Didn't O'-ba ra sa-hama write a book?
February 27, 2013 at 7:03 AM
Working titile, Don't get Caught, intro by our very one Blago.
February 27, 2013 at 7:08 AM
Titled "How to Hide the Money You Steal." Pictures by Sandy Jackson.
February 27, 2013 at 8:46 AM
This is crazy!! he needs to be shamed into submission for violating the trust of his constituents and the american people! The worse part about it all is that there will be idiots that will buy it and I say SHAME ON THEM! I feel he should also owe back his years of HUGE salary for the years he has been scamming the american people out of their tax money. They need to throw the book at him like they did Blago
February 27, 2013 at 9:38 AM
If the book sells 3 or 4 copies (witch i hope not ) will the profit go to what he o's .