Jesse Jackson Jr. Gets Furlough For Grandmother's Funeral

A federal judge has approved a request from Jesse Jackson Jr. for a four-day furlough from home detention in Washington to attend his grandmother's funeral in Greenville, South Carolina.

• Sep 10, 2015

Jesse Jackson Jr. Leaves Prison, Reports To Baltimore Halfway House

Former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. arrived at a Baltimore facility late Thursday night from federal prison. Now he says he wants a second chance from his constituents.

• Mar 26, 2015

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. Pleads Guilty To Misusing Campaign Funds

A massive misuse of money. Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., son of the prominent civil rights leader, pleads guilty to spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign cash on his extravagant lifestyle.

• Feb 20, 2013

Opinion: Scandals Outweigh Obama's Re-Election In Chicago

It's almost to the point that the easiest way to spot a corrupt politician is to see who's winning in Chicago.

• Nov 14, 2012

Opinion: Where's Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.?

Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. owes his constituents a full explanation of why he hasn't been on the job this summer.

• Jul 12, 2012

Opinion: Businesses Can't Afford The Proposed $10-Per-Hour Minimum Wage

• Jun 8, 2012