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Prosecutors May Bring In Expert To Examine Jesse Jackson Jr.
Jackson’s attorney Reid Weingarten said his client’s mental health issues are well-known and they don’t intend to argue his condition should be a mitigating factor in his sentencing. [ more › ]
Robert David Jaffee: Jesse Jackson Jr.'s 'Bipolar Disorder' Should Be Evaluated by Prosecutors
The latest news on the Jesse Jackson Jr. front is that the former Illinois Congressman's attorneys may attempt to bar federal prosecutors from having their own medical experts evaluate Jackson.
New sentencing date for Jesse Jackson Jr.
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who in February pleaded guilty to a years-long spending binge involving more than $750,000 in campaign dollars, has a new sentencing date: July 1.
Lawyers, Judge Share Close Ties in Jesse Jackson Jr. Case
Former Illinois congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.'s embezzlement case is proving just how small Washington's legal world can be. The first judge randomly assigned to the case in Washington's federal trial court has now recused himself. Today in court, the second...
Noted Harvard prof joins Jesse Jackson Jr.'s legal team
Harvard law professor Charles J. Ogletree Jr. has joined Jesse Jackson Jr.'s legal team, papers filed today in federal court show.
Former Ill. lawmaker takes Jesse Jackson Jr.'s seat in Congress
Illinois Rep. Kelly takes seat in House, replacing Jesse Jackson Jr.
Chicago Sun-Times Author: Election a 'Formality' Before Democrat Took Jackson Jr. Seat
After Robin Kelly's special election victory to replace Jesse Jackson, Jr. Tuesday night, the Chicago Sun-Times' Natasha Korecki, who helped lead the media charge against Republican Paul McKinley, reported the election by the peopleShow More Summary
Robin Kelly Elected New 2nd Congressional District Representative
Robin Kelly will be sworn in as the successor to Jesse Jackson Jr. Thursday. All her constituents want is honesty and accessibility. [ more › ]
Kelly Will Replace Jackson in Congress
Robin Kelly (D) "claimed victory tonight in a low-turnout contest to decide the successor to former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in a 2nd Congressional District with a history of scandal-plagued representation," the Chicago Tribune reports.Reuters reports that with nearly three quarters of precincts reporting, Kelly had 91.9% of the vote.
Robin Kelly out to early lead in race to replace Jackson Jr. in Congress
Democrat Robin Kelly is out to a commanding early lead tonight in a low-turnout contest to decide the successor to former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in a 2nd Congressional District with a history of scandal-plagued representation.
Jackson Jr.'s old seat, ex-Bear McMichael up for vote
With the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress as the only ballot issue today in Chicago¿s portion of the 2nd Congressional District, voter turnout in the city is extremely light, Chicago Board of Elections officials say.
Last Minute Checks To Likely Illinois Special Election Winner
Robin Kelly looks likely to cruise to an easy victory in today's special election in Illinois to fill former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s vacant seat. But despite a notable lack of competition from her GOP opponent, recent campaign filings show that Kelly has continued to scoop up large campaign contributions.
Morning Maddow: April 9
Mayors Against Illegal Guns will start grading lawmakers. The special election for ex-Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr's House seat is today. Maryland passes medical marijuana. Defense Secretary Hagel wants Congress to take away military commanders' power to overturn service members' crimin …
Dem favored in Chicago area district vote
(CNN) - Chicago area voters head to the polls Tuesday to fill the congressional seat left vacant by disgraced former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. And while February's Democratic primary for the special election for Illinois' 2nd Congressional District was a high profile contest full of drama, the general election campaign has so far been a [...]
Chicago Tribune Makes Final Push for Kelly Before E-Day, Attacks McKinley Again
This Tuesday voters in Illinois’ Second Congressional District will select who will replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr; in anticipation, the Chicago Tribune has launched its final assault against Republican Paul McKinley. In...Show More Summary
Robin Kelly: Conceal and Carry Failed in Aurora Shooting's Gun-Free Theater
A Democrat running for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s seat in Congress attacked the idea of concealed-carry firearms by citing the victims of the Aurora theater shooting, who could not defend themselves in a gun-free zone. Robin Kelly, candidate...Show More Summary
The Five Kinds of Crooks in Local Politics
Generally, when we want a good swig of cynicism, we cast our eyes upon the scandals of the federal government ? your Michael Jackson fedora-buying Jesse Jackson Jr.'s, your frozen-pie box cash-stuffers like William Jefferson, and that good ol' A...
Midday News Links: Moving Trucks Spotted At Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Home
Moving trucks have been spotted outside disgraced former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Chicago home. [ more › ]
Nervous? Obama Endorses Anti-Gun Dem Kelly One Week Before IL-02 Election
With one week to go in the special election to replace disgraced former Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. in Illinois’ Second Congressional District, President Obama has chimed in and thrown his support behind the Democrat nominee, Robin Kelly. Show More Summary