BREAKING NEWS: Prosecutors file criminal allegations against former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. of Chicago
Jesse Jackson Jr., wife charged in federal cases
Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned his seat in November, shortly after winning his ninth term despite a months-long leave of absence.
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has been charged with spending $750,000 in campaign funds on personal expenses. His wife was charged with filing false income tax forms.
Federal prosecutors filed a charge of conspiracy against the former congressman and charged his wife, Sandra, with one count of filing false joint federal income tax returns for the years 2006 through 2011.
In a statement, the former congressman says he offers no excuses for his conduct and fully accepts responsibility for the improper decisions and mistakes he has made.
An attorney for former Jackson's wife says she has signed plea agreement with federal prosecutors related to accusations her husband misused campaign funds.
Attorney Tom Kirsch tells The Associated Press that former Chicago alderman Sandi Jackson has pleaded guilty to one count of tax fraud.
The charge against Sandi Jackson carries a maximum 3-year prison sentence. But Kirsch says the agreement "does not contemplate a sentence of that length."
I can't wait to hear Daddy's Bullshit take on this..

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