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Sources: Jesse Jackson Jr. signs plea deal

February 09, 2013

Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty in a plea deal connected to a federal investigation in which the former congressman is accused of misusing campaign funds, according to sources close to the investigation. Jackson pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud and false statements, the sources said. Federal prosecutors are recommending a 5-year maximum sentence.

Source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130208/news/702089807/
 
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