Jesse Jackson, Jr. cried in court Wednesday as he was sentenced to 30 months in prison for using $750,000 in money he’d raised for his “campaign” for personal use. Jesse Jackson’s son pleaded guilty in February to spending the money on things like a $43,000 Rolex, mink capes, vacations, meals for his MISTRESS, two mounted elk heads and a fedora that once belonged to Michael Jackson. “I didn’t separate my personal life from my political life and I couldn’t be more wrong,” he said in a statement. “I take responsibility for my actions.” He reports to prison November 1st.
(Photos) Jesse Jackson Jr. Sentenced To 30 Months!
The son of civil rights’ activist, Jesse Jackson, Jesse Jr. has recently been sentenced to 30 months in jail. A little more than a year ago, Jr. was a young Democratic congressman that worked to increase the federal minimum wage. Based in Chicago, he did whatever was necessary to help the less fortunate. Including spending $750,000 from his campaign on personal items. It seems that “less fortunate” included himself.
Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. To Resign From Congress
Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is resigning from Congress after being re-elected this month. After the recent revelation that he is being treated for mental health issues. Click below to find out more. Funk Flex
