In resignation letter, Jackson admits to mistakes

Published November 21, 2012 8:27pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. admits to “his share of mistakes” his resignation letter to House Speaker John Boehner and acknowledges an ongoing federal investigation.

The Illinois congressman resigned on Wednesday after being on a months-long medical leave for bipolar disorder. His resignation comes just two weeks after voters re-elected him to a ninth full term and amid reports of a new federal probe into possible misuse of campaign money.

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