Former congressman Jackson Jr. sentenced to a year in prison . Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife misspent 22,000 in campaign funds to finance lavish living . and he knew what he did was wrong . NEW : Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to several charges ; says be believes in `` power of redemption '' His wife pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns ; She gets 30 months in jail ; weeps at sentencing .
Former congressman Jackson Jr. sentenced to a year in prison . Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife misspent 22,000 in campaign funds to finance lavish living . NEW : Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to several charges ; says be believes in `` power of redemption '' His wife pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns ; She gets 30 months in jail ; weeps at sentencing .