Reports surfaced Thursday that Jesse Jackson Jr., who resigned from Congress last year over an investigation into campaign fund misuse, was negotiating a plea deal that would include significant jail time. NBC Chicago is now confirming the deal is signed.
From NBC Chicago:
Under the terms of the deal Jackson signed, he pleads guilty and his fate – as to jail time – would be in the hands of a federal judge, not yet assigned.
He would repay the government hundreds of
thousands of dollars – for items like the $40,000 Rolex watch, travel
expenses for a woman he described as a “social acquaintance” and
furniture purchased for his home.
Converting campaign contributions for
personal use is strictly prohibited by federal law. It opens Jackson up
to “not more than 5 years” in prison.
Jackson’s wife Sandi also resigned from her post as alderwoman in the city of Chicago last month and is facing a federal investigation of her own. Ms. Jackson received $5,000 monthly for years from Jesse Jr.’s campaign fund as a political consultant. (Continues)
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