Jesse Jackson Jr. - Criminal Plea

[NightOwl]

Sentencing Handed Down - Incarceration and Financial Restitution

Prosecutors didn't get the full sentences that they sought, but at least the Jacksons are both serving time.

Hope this sends a message to other corrupt greedy politicians.

The judge handed down the following sentences today:

1. Sandi Jackson will serve 12 months in jail and pay $22k for tax fraud (prosecutors had sought 18 months and $168k). Her sentence begins on Nov. 1^st.

2. Jesse Jackson, Jr will serve 3 years and will repay the full $750k that he misappropriated (prosecutors had sought 4 years and $750k). His sentence will begin after his wife's sentence ends.

After the sentencing, Jr. made a statement apologizing, acknowledging his wrong-doing, saying that he manned up, and professing his belief in the power of forgiveness and redemption. I hope he doesn't plan on making a political comeback in 5 years, but suspect that's probably already in the planning stages.

Ref:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/14/justice/je...?hpt=hp_t2

Thanks! HairOfTheDog for the update. Thanks to the prosecutors!

Judgement day arrived! Weasels got the boot.