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Jesse Louis Jackson Jr. (born March 11, 1965) is an American politician and felon. 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...
May 12, 2000 · Born on March 11, 1965, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. literally was born into the civil rights movement. Son of the passionate activist, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Jackson was raised in an environment that strongly advocated education.
Aug 14, 2013 · WASHINGTON — Little more than a year ago, Jesse L. Jackson Jr. was a popular young Democratic congressman pushing to increase the federal minimum wage, an issue that fit his reputation as an...
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.
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.
Apr 3, 2014 · (1941-) Who Is Jesse Jackson? While an undergraduate, Jesse Jackson became involved in the civil rights movement. In 1965, he went to Selma, Alabama, to march with Dr. Martin Luther King...
Jun 11, 2018 · Jesse Louis Jackson, Jr. is one of the youngest members of Congress and the oldest son of civil rights activist the Reverend Jesse Jackson. Smart, savvy, and ambitious, he won his seat in a special election on December 12, 1995, beating out party favorites by dint of sheer hard work and family charisma.
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...
Feb 19, 2015 · Jesse Jackson, Jr. pled guilty in February 2013 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud and false statements. Sandra Stevens Jackson also pled guilty in February 2013. In her guilty plea, she admitted to filing false tax returns for calendar years 2006 through 2011.
