U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. owes his loyal constituents something he hasn’t offered them lately: Honesty. Speculation over Jackson’s health, the investigation involving alleged campaign finance misconduct and his whereabouts has reached a fever pitch in Chicago and even Jackson’s most steadfast admirers are demanding that the clandestine congressman explain his mysterious five-month absence from […]
According to reports, the wife of Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., Alderman Sandi Jackson, faces the possibility of criminal charges along with her husband. Jesse Jackson Jr. is reportedly working on a plea deal with the justice department over allegations that he used campaign funds to furnish his Washington D.C. home and purchase a $40,000 Rolex […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. left the Mayo Clinic on Tuesday after his second treatment for bipolar disorder there since he took a leave of absence in June. Mayo spokesman Nick Hanson said he did not know where Jackson was going after he left the Minnesota hospital. Jackson returned to the hospital in […]
Roland Martin talks with columnist Mary Mitchell about Jesse Jackson Jr.'s possible plea deal.
In Chicago, CBS Local is reporting that Democratic US Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. could be vacating his office as part of a plea deal, which may also include jail time. The embattled politician is represented by a former US attorney who is negotiating with the federal government. The plea deal would end Jackson’s 17-year career […]
According to reports, U.S. Rep Jesse Jackson Jr. is currently working with the feds to work out a deal over accusations that he misused campaign funds. Jackson was re-elected this past Tuesday despite his long medical leave due to his battle with depression and bi-polar disorder. Reportedly, Jackson has not pleaded guilty to any charges, […]
Chicago (AP)- The ailing U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. easily won re-election Tuesday despite a months-long medical leave that kept him from campaigning. Jackson, who first won office in a special election in 1995, wasn't expected to lose, but three little-known and vocal challengers had continually brought up his name and corruption allegations against him. […]
Dominique on Obama's re-election, rhe in-Labor voter and Jesse Jackson Jr.'s re-election.
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who has given no hint of when he'll return to work four months after taking medical leave, will head back to the Mayo Clinic for a checkup "soon," his father, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, said Sunday. The Democratic congressman from Illinois was released from the Rochester, Minn., […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. spoke out about his treatment for depression for the first time since the start of his secretive, four-month leave of absence, releasing a robocall Saturday to his south Chicago constituents in which he asks for patience while he recovers. The 47-year-old Illinois Democrat and son of civil rights […]
Bi-Polar disorder is no laughing matter, but Chris Paul thinks allegedly being caught in the bar with two different women is Jesse Jackson Jr. CLICK HERE to listen to Chris Paul's Morning Minute. If it made you laugh, share it with your friends and family. Read the full transcript below. This is Chris Paul from […]
Chris Paul blasts through 60 seconds of Nicki Minaj, Gay Marriage, Jesse Jackson Jr. and much more on the TJMS.
