Jesse Jackson Jr.

Congresswoman Wants Jackson's 'Karaoke Nights' Considered In Sentencing

Eric Lach | May 8, 2013, 10:55AM

Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.

One of former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s ex-colleagues came to his defense in a letter to a judge made public Tuesday, calling the corrupt ex-congressman "the highlight of our karaoke nights" and asking that his "many contributions to America" be taken into account in his sentencing.

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