Report: Jesse Jackson Jr. in plea deal talks

Democratic Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who on Tuesday won re-election in Illinois' second district with 63 percent support, is engaged in discussions with the FBI concerning a plea deal over his alleged misuse of campaign funds, according to a report in the Chicago Sun Times.

CBS News has confirmed the FBI is investigating Jackson. The investigation is just one of the problems plaguing the congressman this year: After acknowledging last month that he is "not well," Jackson reportedly returned to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, where he spent four weeks during the summer being treated for bipolar depression.

According to the Sun Times, Jackson is being investigated for allegedly using campaign funds to decorate his home in Washington, D.C., as well as using those funds to buy a $40,000 Rolex watch for a female friend.

"No one has pled guilty, but plea discussions are ongoing," an unnamed source told the Sun Times.

[audemus]

If Jackson has broken the public trust and the law, he should be treated like any other politician or human-being...let justice take it's course.

[Eco99]

This is another issue I have and it occurs in both parties. Some states have laws that convicted felons cannot vote BUT we still allow them to run for and serve in Public office. Now I know Jesse has not been convicted yet and you have Federal and State comparisons but it begs to question at an over all level, WHY is this possible?
Not the mention the immunity from lesser offenses, drunk driving (I have a friend who was literally run over in DC and nothing happened to the Congressman) and even when they are convicted not only can they still serve they still get their government provided retirement. BS

[tiredofliberals]

In a plea deal!!!! And he got re-elected without campaigning WOW What a bunch of morons

[takacrat]

Keep up the good work JJ!Jr?. It won't be long that you too will have a TV Show like Spitter!

[judymar14]

I'm surprised he doesn't remember using campaign money for personal use, blaming his bi-polar disorder. I can't imagine it taking three months to find out he's bi-polar, and another four weeks at Mayo-Clinic for treatment. I'd be depressed too if I was facing prison. One thing he learned in Congress was how to work the system, along with dad's help.

[Your_no_Cronkite]

You Tea Party Democrats that vote for people like Jesse Jackson Jr. have some nerve referring to radical tea party republicans!Hope and change my rear end.

[Anissa619]

You are innocent until proven guilty in this country and I think Jesse Jackson definitely has some serious issues ahead and should be held accountable for any laws broken. President Obama is always being criticized and you guys want to find something wrong with him. He is not perfect along with you and the rest of the country. It is time for you all to build a bridge and get over it!!! America has re-elected who they want as their president.

[mclay70]

Jesse Jackson jr received a target letter from the Feds stating that he is under federal investigation and needs to get a lawyer asap. When you are being investigated by the feds it can meake you feel like you have a bipolar disorder!!!!

It is just time to take responsibility for your actions!!!!!

[Sax1031]

I wouldn't even plea if I was him. he has a presidential pardon if he ever needs it.