The latest person making a bid for a pardon is civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson, on behalf of his son, Jesse Jackson, Jr., and his then wife, Sandi Jackson. Jesse Jackson, Jr. pleaded guilty to ...

Rev. Jesse Jackson has sent a letter to President Joe Biden, asking him to pardon his son, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., and his former daughter-in-law, former Ald. Sandi Jackson.

My eldest son, Jesse Jackson Jr., has devoted his life to what he refers to as his ministry - to public service, and to fighting for equality and equity in civil and human rights for all Americans ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Reverend Jesse Jackson wrote to President Biden requesting a pardon for his son and former daughter-in-law. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch "Dear Mr ...

Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.), the son of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, is considering a run for chair of the Democratic National Committee, Axios has learned. Why it matters: A Jackson ...

In 2013, Jesse Jackson Jr pled guilty to misusing campaign funds and was sentenced to prison time; he was released in 2015 and is now seeking a presidential pardon after struggling to rebuild his ...

As President Joe Biden was pardoning his son Hunter, the Rev. Jesse Jackson wrote to him, seeking a pardon for his son. Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty in 2013 to using campaign ...

CBS Chicago. Rev. Jesse Jackson asks President Biden to pardon son, ex-daughter-in-law. Posted: December 6, 2024 | Last updated: May 14, 2025. Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty in ...