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University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign ( JD) Jesse Louis Jackson Jr. (born March 11, 1965) is an American politician. He served as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 2nd congressional district from 1995 until his resignation in 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the son of activist and former presidential candidate Jesse ...
Sep 18, 2015 · Jesse Jackson Jr. served in Congress from 1995 until he resigned in November 2012, ending a once-promising political career. He left Congress that June, and his staff eventually confirmed he took ...
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. The Illinois Democrat, who had been on home confinement in Washington in recent months, was officially ...
May 12, 2000 · Learn about the life and career of Jesse Jackson, Jr., a former U.S. congressman and son of civil rights activist Jesse Jackson. Explore his education, political achievements, books, and interview with The HistoryMakers.
Oct 7, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who turned 80 in 2021. He is a minister, activist, former presidential candidate and the father of Jesse L. Jackson Jr., who served in Congress.
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.
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Jul 12, 2012 · Jesse Jackson Jr.'s famous father took him along in his civil rights campaigns At 30, Jackson became the 91st African-American elected to Congress The House Ethics Committee is investigating his ...