Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. could be facing jail time as part of a reported plea deal being negotiated with federal prosecutors.
That’s according to a Chicago TV report, which says the deal could call for Jackson to step down from his House seat for health reasons, but to also plead guilty to charges of misusing campaign funds. The deal reportedly would require Jackson to pay restitution and to serve time behind bars.
Neither Jackson nor the U.S. Attorney’s office had an immediate comment on the report.
