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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Jackson Jr. probe expands to cover lawmaker’s wife

Jessejackson121105_1_560The Justice Department probe into Democratic Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (IL) over alleged misuse of campaign funds has broadened to include his wife, Chicago Alderwoman Sandi Jackson, The Wall Street Journal reports.

In a report Tuesday, the Journal said prosecutors are investigating whether Sandi Jackson was complicit in the alleged use of campaign money to redecorate the family’s Washington, D.C., home.

Prosecutors have not decided whether they will press criminal charges against Sandi Jackson, and sources in the report suggested that federal lawyers are using the threat of charges to pressure Jesse Jackson to accept a plea deal. ...More HERE

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