Former congressman and wife face jail time
Updated: February 21, 2013
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Jesse Jackson, Jr., and his wife admitted wrongdoing in a federal court Wednesday morning. The former congressman told a judge he's guilty of spending more than $700,000 in campaign cash for personal use.
He bought a $43,000 Rolex watch, $9,000 on furniture and more than $5,000 on clothes. Jackson faces up to five years in prison.
His plea agreement requires he pay back the money. He'll be sentenced in June. As a convicted felon, he forfeits his right to vote.
He bought a $43,000 Rolex watch, $9,000 on furniture and more than $5,000 on clothes. Jackson faces up to five years in prison.
His plea agreement requires he pay back the money. He'll be sentenced in June. As a convicted felon, he forfeits his right to vote.
