Jacksons Sentenced
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Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is sentenced to 30 months in prison.
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is sentenced to 30 months in prison, and his wife Sandi Jackson is sentenced to 12 months. We have the latest news and analysis. Read an article, view a timeline, and watch web extra videos from our archives.
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Jacksons Sentenced
Clip: 8/13/2013 | 6m 21sVideo has Closed Captions
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is sentenced to 30 months in prison, and his wife Sandi Jackson is sentenced to 12 months. We have the latest news and analysis. Read an article, view a timeline, and watch web extra videos from our archives.
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Analysis of Jacksons' Sentencing
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Clip: 8/13/2013 | 11m 35s | Jacksons will stagger their prison sentences, choosing to send Jesse Jr. to prison first. (11m 35s)
August 14, 2013- CPS Calls for New Charter Schools
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Clip: 8/13/2013 | 3m 51s | Chicago Public Schools officials are calling for new charter schools despite budget cuts. (3m 51s)
Web Extra: Jesse Jackson Jr. 2001
Clip: 8/13/2013 | 1m 33s | On Feb. 26, 2001, Jesse Jackson Jr. made an impassioned argument for a Peotone airport. (1m 33s)
Web Extra: Jesse Jackson Jr. 2005
Clip: 8/13/2013 | 5m 26s | On Jan. 24, 2005, Jesse Jackson Jr. had a sharp critique of Mayor Daley. (5m 26s)
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