Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. enters U.S. District Court in Washington on February 20. The Ilinois Democrat pleaded guilty then to federal charges of misusing about $750,000 in campaign funds.
Jackson's wife, Sandra, a former Chicago alderman, also pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns. The Jacksons are scheduled to be sentenced August 14.
The pair pleaded guilty in February to various changes -- Jesse Jackson Jr. to one count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, and false statements; and his wife to filing false tax returns.
The former Illinois congressman admitted to years of using campaign money to pay for things such as vacations, furs and Michael Jackson memorabilia.
Prosecutors have recommended a four-year sentence for Jackson and an 18-month sentence plus a $168,550.01 restitution fee for his wife. The defense is seeking a more lenient term for Jackson and probation for Sandi.
The defense team also requested Jackson be jailed at federal correctional facilities either in Montgomery, Alabama, or Butner, North Carolina, where Bernard Madoff is serving his 150-year sentence for investment fraud.
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