NewsNation   |  November 08, 2012

A plea deal for Rep. Jackson, Jr.?

Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., is reportedly discussing a plea deal with federal officials investigating him for alleged misuse of campaign funds. NewsNation’s Tamron Hall reports.

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>>> jesse jackson , jr. is reportedly discussing a plea deal in the federal investigation against him for alleged misuse of campaign funds. if jackson pleads guilty, he has to step down from office. he was, in fact, just re-elected. he is on medical leave since june for mental health issues. the fbi says he used campaign money to decorate his home. if jackson is forced to step down, a new election would have to be called.