Jesse Jackson Jr. pleads guilty to misusing campaign funds
The former congressman diverted $750,000 to lead a high-end lifestyle, prosecutors say. His wife is also guilty.WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) and his wife, former Chicago Alderwoman Sandi Jackson, pleaded guilty Wednesday in what prosecutors said was a conspiracy to siphon about $750,000 in federal campaign funds for their personal use.
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