JESSIE JACKSON, JR. PLEADS GUILTY
YOUR NATIONAL NEWS
FEBRUARY 2013
Day 20
Washington
Jessie Jackson, Jr. pleaded guilty on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 to money laundering and spending campaign funds. Weeping before a Federal Judge, Jackson admited openly he spent the money on buying expensive items such as fur coats, and a 43,000 Rolex watch. He gave a tearful apology as he admitted he was guilty. In addition, Jackson's wife a former Chicago alderman, also pleaded guilty to filing and falsefying income tax reports. The former Democratic Congressman was stated as spending at least 750,00 of campaign monies. If sentenced Jackson, Jr. could face up to 4 or 5 years in prison. Jackson was quoted as saying "for years I lived off my campaign money."
FEBRUARY 2013
Day 20
Washington
Jessie Jackson, Jr. pleaded guilty on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 to money laundering and spending campaign funds. Weeping before a Federal Judge, Jackson admited openly he spent the money on buying expensive items such as fur coats, and a 43,000 Rolex watch. He gave a tearful apology as he admitted he was guilty. In addition, Jackson's wife a former Chicago alderman, also pleaded guilty to filing and falsefying income tax reports. The former Democratic Congressman was stated as spending at least 750,00 of campaign monies. If sentenced Jackson, Jr. could face up to 4 or 5 years in prison. Jackson was quoted as saying "for years I lived off my campaign money."
That's just too much... How could he just continue that cycle...for years I lived off my campaign money.