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Updated: February 18, 2013
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CHICAGO -- After pleading guilty to federal charges, former congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., is getting support from his family. Jackson and his wife are accused of charges related to misusing campaign funds. A total of $750,000 was used to buy jewelry, furniture, clothing and more.

Sunday, at an emotional Rainbow Push Coalition meeting, his family voiced its support. There was also a call for prayers at the meeting.

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