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Jackson Jr. to Plea Guilty for Misusing Campaign Funds

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By: Crispin Havener
chavener@cbs4qc.com

Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has signed a plea deal with federal prosecutors over misusing campaign funds.

Barring last minute changes, Jackson will plead guilty to a single felony count and could face up to five years in prison.

He will also have to repay hundreds of thousands of dollars spent over a four year period.

Jackson resigned in November citing health problems and acknowledging that he was under federal investigation.

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