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Why waste the money on further hearings etc., it's quite clear that a sweetheart deal has already been worked out between the attorneys and they have a judge that is friends of the family.........what a farce!

Did former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. run as a Democrat or Republican? The article didn't state which party he represents.

Chicago politics. Too bad some people will actually believe the attempt at claiming mental issues to divert attention from this fraud. Should be in prison, but my guess is 30 hours of community service and another government job in a few years, maybe with team Obama. His resume' is perfect for that lot.

Will he be going to the hoosegow with all those former IL governors?

let me help you out tomstromie. If an article in America's mainstream media doesn't mention if the crook is a Democrat or a Republican, they are a Democrat. If the crook is a Republican, it will be mentioned a minimum of 47 times.

poster boy for liberal hypocrisy.

The Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr and the Reverend Al Sharpton Jr have been remarkably restrained on racial injustice of late. Coincidence? And Jesse Jackson Jr is only sorry because he got caught (just like most criminals at the end).

@johndont - doesn't mention if the crook is a Democrat or a Republican, they are a Democrat.* You got that right John, ever since they turned against GWB they have been relentless in their one-sided reporting of only the worst reporting of the right.

Sure, he's talented, but so what? Without honesty and integrity, talent is worthless.

So that's why he was hanging out in Rochester