Chicago – The Rev. Jesse Jackson says his former congressman son is under strict medical supervision as he struggles with bipolar disorder “compounded by the stresses” of his legal troubles.
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The elder Jackson released a statement Monday thanking those who have prayed for Jesse Jackson Jr. and his family. He also calls the hurt “indescribable.”
Federal prosecutors on Friday charged Jackson Jr. with conspiracy for allegedly spending $750,000 in campaign money on personal expenses. The Chicago Democrat’s wife, former alderman Sandra Jackson, was charged with filing false joint federal income tax returns.
Jackson Sr. says he also hopes his son’s apology will be accepted.
Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife both agreed to plead guilty. Their sentencing dates have not been set, but both face the possibility of several years in prison.
That’s right, blame mental illness for everything. True, there are many terrible things committed by people with mental illness. And there are many terrible acts committed by people who are not sufferers.
When are people going to man up & take responsibility? Jackson is a whiner. Get over yourself. YOU ARE A CROOK.
Many Jews have bipolar too. Spending sprees are a known symptom. May you never need to know of it.
If this was done not during an episode, he deserves the consequences.
Shame on you for your racism!
Can a person be a racist and still be frum?
I don’t think so.
This has to hurt and pain the rev Jesse Jackson (the father)….as a father myself it pains me to see another man hurt by his son…but as Jewish white person I can’t help but feel a little like ‘ha ha screw you’….I . Know it’s not right, I’m just being honest
I wonder if he knew the “hurt” he caused when he used “hurtful” words describing Jewish Towns?! I’m sure if HE tried apologizing to the Jewish community for past remarks he would be forgiven just as he hopes his son’s apology will be accepted.
He is a crook and a lowlife menuval just like his racist father.