Prison time can be rough on a marriage. The woes of former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. and his wife, Sandi Jackson, continue, although both have finished their respective jail sentences. The Chicago Tribune reports that Jackson, Jr. has filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage. Via The Chicago Tribune:   Jackson Jr., 51, cited […]

Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has been charged with violating federal law by misusing $750,000 in campaign funds, according to the Chicago Tribune. He could face up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 if convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud, and false statements. In addition, […]

CHICAGO — At the brink of the tumultuous fall of former Chicago governor Rep. Rod Blagojevich, Javier E. David from The Grio poses the question of whether Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. can overcome his host of scandals, including the initial accusation that he offered Blagojevich money for former Sen. Barack Obama’s congress seat and his […]