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Report: Jesse Jackson Jr. negotiating plea deal

Jesse Jackson Jr.

CBS News reported the Illinois Democrat is working on a deal stemming from allegations he misused campaign funds.

 

Jury Finds Blagojevich Guilty of Corruption

Jury Finds Blagojevich Guilty of Corruption

A jury on Monday convicted Rod R. Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, of trying to personally benefit from his role in selecting a replacement for President Obama in the United States Senate.

 

Ousted Ill. governor explains himself in new book

Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says in a new book that White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel wanted his help in arranging to leave the Obama administration after two years to reclaim his seat in Congress.

 

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