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WASHINGTON – Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. was sentenced today to 30 months in prison plus three years of supervised release for misspending about $750,000 in campaign funds.
His wife, Sandi, a former Chicago alderman, is expected to be sentenced within minutes on a related charge.
Both Jacksons wept in court as they addressed the judge before sentencing.
Jackson Jr. apologized for his crimes and expressed special regrets to his mother and father.
“Your honor, throughout this process I’ve asked the government and the court to hold me and only me accountable for my actions,” he said.
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. sentenced to 30 months in prison. We have the latest news and analysis on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 pm. Check back here later to watch interviews with Jackson Jr. from WTTW's archives.
Originally posted by gladtobehere
reply to post by boncho
I feel safer.
3 years for spending money that people gave to you...
Wouldnt it have been enough if they had returned it?
Originally posted by gladtobehere
reply to post by boncho
I feel safer.
3 years for spending money that people gave to you...
Wouldnt it have been enough if they had returned it?
And how long will it be before his father screams "RACISM"?
Originally posted by chiefsmom
So, how long before his father is all over the television, crying about how unjust the legal system was to his son?
Lord knows, he will use any excuse to be in front of the camera!
Originally posted by gladtobehere
reply to post by boncho
I feel safer.
3 years for spending money that people gave to you...
Wouldnt it have been enough if they had returned it?
Originally posted by Propulsion
And how long will it be before his father screams "RACISM"?