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Jesse Jackson Jr.

crimes and misdemeanors May 20, 2014

Jesse Jackson Jr. Has Been Doing a Lot of Writing in PrisonHe has already completed two books.

By Caroline Bankoff
auctions with significance Sept. 17, 2013

Feds Auctioning Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Hot Minks, Cool AutographsIncluding Michael Jackson and Bruce Lee signatures.

By Adam Martin
early and awful Aug. 14, 2013

Jesse Jackson Jr. Gets 30 Months in PrisonHe “smiled slightly when he received his punishment.”

By Dan Amira
crimes and misdemeanors Feb. 20, 2013

Jesse Jackson Jr. Pleads Guilty to Squandering Campaign Cash on Elk HeadsAnd Build-A-Bear, and Michael Jackson’s fedora.

By Adam Martin
early and awkward Nov. 21, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. Chose an Expensive Time to ResignFinding his replacement could cost as much as $5 million.

By Adam Martin
politics Nov. 11, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. Negotiating a Plea Deal, Could Face Jail TimeEither way, it looks like he will be giving up his Congressional seat.

By Caroline Bankoff
congress Oct. 15, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. Accused of Using Campaign Funds to Decorate His HouseMore bad news for the Chicago representative.

By Margaret Hartmann
congress Aug. 13, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. Diagnosed With Bipolar DisorderDoctors say it may be connected to his weight loss surgery.

By Margaret Hartmann
congress Aug. 4, 2012

Jackson Jr.’s Depression Caused by Weight Loss?The congressman was hospitalized in July.

By Caroline Bankoff
congress July 28, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. Hospitalized for DepressionHe’s been on a “mysterious” medical leave for a few weeks.

By Caroline Bankoff
best congress ever! Jan. 6, 2011

The House’s Reading of the Constitution Gets Off to an Awkward StartDemocrats want to know why, exactly, we’re not going to mention the slavery parts.

By Dan Amira