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Jesse Louis Jackson Jr. (born March 11, 1965) is an American politician and convicted fraudster. He served as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 2nd congressional district from 1995 until his resignation in 2012.
Sep 18, 2015 · CHICAGO (AP) — Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. officially completed his prison sentence Friday, nearly three years after pleading guilty to illegally spending $750,000 in campaign money on...
Sep 18, 2015 · CHICAGO (AP) — Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. officially completed his prison sentence Friday, nearly three years after pleading guilty to illegally spending $750,000 in campaign money on everything from fur capes and vacations to Hollywood memorabilia and a gold-plated watch.
Beginning as a young protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, Jackson maintained his status as a prominent civil rights leader throughout his political and theological career for over seven decades. He served from 1991 to 1997 as a shadow delegate and senator for the District of Columbia.
Feb 20, 2013 · Jesse Jackson Jr., 47, used campaign money to buy items including a $43,350 gold-plated men’s Rolex watch and $9,587.64 worth of children’s furniture, according to court papers filed in the case. His wife spent $5,150 on fur capes and parkas, the court documents said.
Jul 12, 2012 · U.S. Congress/CNN. CNN — Jesse Jackson Jr. grew up in his father’s shadow, placing him on history’s stage as the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. led civil rights campaigns, including Operation PUSH...
Jesse Jackson Jr. Gets 30 Months, and His Wife 12, to Be Served at Separate Times. The former congressman, the son of the civil rights leader, pleaded guilty to using $750,000 in campaign...
Jul 13, 2012 · (CNN) – Jesse Jackson Jr. grew up in his father’s shadow, placing him on history’s stage as the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. led civil rights campaigns, including Operation PUSH and the Rainbow...
Aug 14, 2013 · Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., will serve 30 months in prison for stealing $750,000 from his campaign funds, a district court judge ruled Wednesday after Jackson tearfully apologized...
Mar 25, 2015 · Jackson, the son of civil rights leader the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., had pleaded guilty to misusing about $750,000 in campaign funds on luxuries such as fur capes, celebrity memorabilia,...
