Former congressman Jesse Jackson is sentenced to 30 years in prison . He and his wife misspent about $ 750,000 in campaign contributions to finance lavish living . NEW : `` I do n't know how I missed so many signs , '' the elder Jackson said . Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to several charges ; says be believes in ` ` hope of redemption '' His wife pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns ; She gets a year in jail ; released at sentencing .
Former congressman Jesse Jackson is sentenced to 30 years in prison . He and his wife misspent about $ 750,000 in campaign contributions to finance lavish living . NEW : Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to several charges ; says be believes in ` ` hope of redemption '' His wife pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns ; She gets a year in jail ; released at sentencing .