Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Illinois) – son of “civil rights” leader Jesse Jackson – has been sentenced to thirty months in prison for his role in a major campaign finance scandal. Meanwhile his wife, Sanda, will spend a year behind bars for submitting fraudulent income tax returns.
The Jacksons will serve their sentences one at a time, per the request of their attorney. The former lawmaker – who spent seventeen years in the U.S. House – will serve his sentence first.
“I misled the American people,” Jackson said. “I misled the House of Representatives. I misled the Federal Election Commission. I was wrong.”
Jackson misspent more than $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items – including a $43,000 Gold Rolex watch.
According to federal sentencing guidelines, Jackson should have received anywhere between 46-57 months in prison – however he was granted a reduced sentence due to his alleged bipolar condition. Assuming he behaves himself behind bars, Jackson could be released after serving 25 months.
From 2005 to 2012, the Jacksons spent nearly $600,000 in campaign funds on personal items – including $61,000 on restaurants and night clubs, $16,000 on sports clubs and lounges, $14,000 on dry cleaning and $5000 on alcohol.
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It’s racial.
It’s racial.
THEY SHOULDA NEVER GAVE YOU NIGGAZ MONEY!!!!! (It’s ok, people, I am black, I may therefore post this comment.)
No, you’re not, you sack of santorum.
THEY SHOULDA NEVER GAVE YOU NIGGAZ MONEY!!!!! (It’s ok, people, I am black, I may therefore post this comment.)
No, you’re not, you sack of santorum.
This will end up being Obama’s #2 pardon. The first one will be for the Army Major Muslim who shot all those soldiers.
You are right. his dad will hire him as he recently hired the convicted former congressman who was a sex offender.
No.
That won’t ever happen.
This will end up being Obama’s #2 pardon. The first one will be for the Army Major Muslim who shot all those soldiers.
You are right. his dad will hire him as he recently hired the convicted former congressman who was a sex offender.
No.
That won’t ever happen.
OK, now free Alvin Greene !!
OK, now free Alvin Greene !!
Actually, the best punishment would be for them to serve time together in the same cell — 30 months for each – and see who comes out alive…. jus’ thinkin’
Actually, they should be locked in a 10’x10′ room and be forced to watch The Butler over and over and over for 30 months.
Actually, the best punishment would be for them to serve time together in the same cell — 30 months for each – and see who comes out alive…. jus’ thinkin’
Actually, they should be locked in a 10’x10′ room and be forced to watch The Butler over and over and over for 30 months.
I’m not a reflexive Jesse Jackson hater, unlike most of you bigoted assholes, but even *I* think Jesse Jackson, Jr. is a douchebag.
I don’t reflexively hate him, I usually don’t start hating him until he opens his
mouth. I heard him speak once when I was at East Meck High School in Charlotte. We had just come through a new busing scheme that had caused some renewed racial tensions. Jessie, spoke passionately about both sides working together to get through the issue and ended with his “I am – somebody, down with dope, up with hope” mantra. I went away as a 15-16 year old genuinely impressed.
Somehow, somewhere, Jessie lost the idea that racism and racial divides are generally two way streets – he’s altogether more about what “whitey did” than
about what needs to be done to move on. I’d be happy if he’d start by fully
acknowledging his illegitimate love child Ashley (age 14) and paying the child
support he owes.
Then maybe he could drop “The reverend” part of his schtick. While he was ordained, he never achieved a theological degree and isn’t on the staff of any church. He is pro-abortion (but only because an abortion doctor lines his pockets) and no church would touch him for that reason alone – not to mention that political activism and religion don’t mix well (unless you’re Reverend Jessie or Reverend Al.
Why I want to throw up at the name of Jesse Jackson, we may never know. But, what what we do know is that I have asked the question, “What do I want? What, do I want? I want your wallet. I want your 14 year old daughter. I want your ability to – huh – be free of me. What do I want?”
Jesus! Your problem is you don’t know an asshole when you see one, dude! I KNOW JESSE, PERSONALLY. HE IS AN ASS HOLE. FREE AND CLEAR, man.
I’m not a reflexive Jesse Jackson hater, unlike most of you bigoted assholes, but even *I* think Jesse Jackson, Jr. is a douchebag.
I don’t reflexively hate him, I usually don’t start hating him until he opens his
mouth. I heard him speak once when I was at East Meck High School in Charlotte. We had just come through a new busing scheme that had caused some renewed racial tensions. Jessie, spoke passionately about both sides working together to get through the issue and ended with his “I am – somebody, down with dope, up with hope” mantra. I went away as a 15-16 year old genuinely impressed.
Somehow, somewhere, Jessie lost the idea that racism and racial divides are generally two way streets – he’s altogether more about what “whitey did” than
about what needs to be done to move on.
I’d be happy if he’d start by fully acknowledging his illegitimate love child Ashley (age 14) and paying the child support he owes. Then maybe he could drop “The reverend” part of his schtick. While he was ordained, he never achieved a theological degree and isn’t on the staff of any church. He is pro-abortion (but only because an abortion doctor lines his pockets) and no church would touch him for those reasons alone – not to mention that political activism and religion don’t mix well (unless you’re Reverend Jessie or Reverend Al.)
Why I want to throw up at the name of Jesse Jackson, we may never know. But, what what we do know is that I have asked the question, “What do I want? What, do I want? I want your wallet. I want your 14 year old daughter. I want your ability to – huh – be free of me. What do I want?”
Jesus! Your problem is you don’t know an asshole when you see one, dude! I KNOW JESSE, PERSONALLY. HE IS AN ASS HOLE. FREE AND CLEAR, man.
It is about time; I just wish he got more time.
He should get life imprisonment just for impersonating a human being.
He should get life imprisonment just for impersonating a human being.
They are the ‘privileged’ so the sentences are less than the recommended federal guidelines. All cockroaches take care of their own.
It is about time; I just wish he got more time.
He should get life imprisonment just for impersonating a human being.
They are the ‘privileged’ so the sentences are less than the recommended federal guidelines. All cockroaches take care of their own.
he was granted a reduced sentence due to his alleged bipolar condition.
TBG feels for Junior Jackson… If only he had diabetes, he might not have even been charged with a crime.
TBG also bets that Robert Ford is pissed that he threw it all away on $20 dildoes ,instead of $50,000 Rolexes an sheet…
“…If only he had diabetes…” – or a rock in his shoe
The only reason he went to jail was that he didn’t commit his crimes in a laundry.. metaphorically speaking, of course.
he was granted a reduced sentence due to his alleged bipolar condition.
TBG feels for Junior Jackson… If only he had diabetes, he might not have even been charged with a crime.
TBG also bets that Robert Ford is pissed that he threw it all away on $20 dildoes ,instead of $50,000 Rolexes an sheet…
“…If only he had diabetes…” – or a rock in his shoe
The only reason he went to jail was that he didn’t commit his crimes in a laundry.. metaphorically speaking, of course.
“I misled the American people,” Jackson said. “I misled the House of
Representatives. I misled the Federal Election Commission. I was wrong.”
Sounds like he is owning up and not mincing words – all to the good. Is it too soon yet for the God of Second Chances? I guess he will be doing his Apology Tour from a prison cell.
The God of Second Chances allows only one per family. Junior will get it, but his old lady is out of luck.
“I misled the American people,” Jackson said. “I misled the House of
Representatives. I misled the Federal Election Commission. I was wrong.”
Sounds like he is owning up and not mincing words – all to the good. Is it too soon yet for the God of Second Chances? I guess he will be doing his Apology Tour from a prison cell.
The God of Second Chances allows only one per family. Junior will get it, but his old lady is out of luck.
Did not the Senate seat once belong to Obama, and is not Jesse Jackson Jr., the son of Jesse Jackson?
My god your right!! You are a fucking genius for figuring that out.
Please share your great wisdom with us!
I just knew some creep would have to say something unworthy. So, proud of this remark; Can not even show your face or even sigh your name.
Shifty sees your loveliness, and promises that tonight
he will sigh your name…
+5
did – and is
Did not the Senate seat once belong to Obama, and is not Jesse Jackson Jr., the son of Jesse Jackson?
My god your right!! You are a fucking genius for figuring that out.
Please share your great wisdom with us!
I just knew some creep would have to say something unworthy. So, proud of this remark; Can not even show your face or even sigh your name.
Shifty sees your loveliness, and promises that tonight
he will sigh your name…
+5
did – and is
Nepotism and corruption; The guy did wrong and deserves punishment. Now stop being a racist dickhole. You should save these comments for your next klan rally.
Nepotism and corruption; The guy did wrong and deserves punishment. Now stop being a racist dickhole. You should save these comments for your next klan rally.
“From 2005 to 2012, the Jacksons spent nearly $600,000 in campaign funds on personal items – including $61,000 on restaurants and night clubs, $16,000 on sports clubs and lounges, $14,000 on dry cleaning and $5000 on alcohol.”…no matter how much a nigger tries they are still a thug in the end
“From 2005 to 2012, the Jacksons spent nearly $600,000 in campaign funds on personal items – including $61,000 on restaurants and night clubs, $16,000 on sports clubs and lounges, $14,000 on dry cleaning and $5000 on alcohol.”…no matter how much a nigger tries they are still a thug in the end
Let’s get Sr. behund bars and make it a family reunion!
Let’s get Sr. behund bars and make it a family reunion!