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Former US lawmaker Jackson Jr admits fraud

February 20, 2013 20:31
Former US congressman Jesse Jackson Jr, the son of the well-known civil rights leader, pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing $750,000 in campaign donations to fund a lavish lifestyle. The admission capped a stunning fall from grace for the Illinois Democrat who was once a rising national star but resigned under a cloud in November after 17 years in the House of Representatives. "Today's guilty plea is nothing short of tragic," US Attorney Ronald Machen said.

UPDATE 5-Tearful U.S. ex-congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. admits fraud

February 20, 2013 13:00
* "I misled the American people," Jackson says * His father, the civil rights leader, has no comment * Wife pleads guilty at separate hearing * Prosecutor: campaign money was "personal piggy bank" (Adds details of purchases and hearing, prosecutor comments) By David Ingram

U.S. ex-congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. pleads guilty to fund misuse

February 20, 2013 12:45
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Former U.S. congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., the son of a civil rights leader and a one-time rising star in Democratic politics, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to misusing about $750,000 in campaign money. Jackson, 47, of Chicago, wept quietly as he entered the plea in U.S. District Court in Washington, where Judge Robert Wilkins accepted the plea. Under an agreement with prosecutors, Jackson faces up to five years - the maximum prison sentence allowed by law.

Ex-lawmaker Jesse Jackson Jr charged with fraud

February 15, 2013 20:45
US prosecutors filed fraud and conspiracy charges Friday against former US congressman Jesse Jackson Jr, who stands accused of diverting $750,000 of campaign funds for his personal use. Related to the investigation into Jackson's misuse of funds, his wife Sandra Jackson was charged with submitting false tax returns, according to documents filed in US Federal Court in Washington.

Ex-lawmaker Jesse Jackson Jr charged with fraud

February 15, 2013 19:00
US prosecutors filed fraud and conspiracy charges Friday against former US congressman Jesse Jackson Jr, who stands accused of diverting $750,000 of campaign funds for his personal use. As part of a sweeping investigation into Jackson's misuse of funds, his wife Sandra Jackson was also charged with submitting false tax returns, according to documents filed in US Federal Court in Washington.

UPDATE 3-Jesse Jackson Jr. and wife to plead guilty to fraud

February 15, 2013 18:00
(Adds details, reaction; Jacksons intend to plead guilty) By David Ingram and Mary Wisniewski WASHINGTON/CHICAGO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Former Chicago congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., son of the famed civil rights leader, plans to plead guilty to charges filed on Friday accusing him of misusing $750,000 in campaign funds, his attorney said.

U.S. files fraud case against former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.

February 15, 2013 17:15
WASHINGTON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors filed criminal charges of fraud and conspiracy on Friday against former Chicago congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., accusing him and an unnamed co-conspirator of misusing $750,000 in campaign funds. Though Jackson, the son of the famed civil rights leader, did not immediately enter any plea, his lawyers released a statement from him admitting mistakes as the charges were filed in U.S. District Court in Washington. (Reporting by David Ingram; Editing by Will Dunham)
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