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Jackson Jr: 'I Am Guilty, Your Honor'
[CHICAGO.CBSLOCAL] An emotional former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to misusing $750,000 in campaign funds.

In a separate hearing in the afternoon, a tearful Sandi Jackson, Jesse Jackson's wife, pleaded guilty to a tax fraud charge. Sandi Jackson is accused filing six years of false federal income tax returns.

"It's not a proud day," Jackson Jr said has he left court with his wife. "I really am sorry I let everybody down."

That has been his only public statement since he was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder last summer.

CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports Jackson was subdued but spoke in a clear voice, telling U.S. District Judge Robert Wilkins that he accepts responsibility for his actions. He formally pleaded guilty to a felony count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud and false statements.
Posted by: Fred 2013-02-21
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