star in the democratic party. now jesse jackson jr. is a felon and will be soon in jail. >> jesse jackson jr. is preparing to spend 30 months in prison. an emotional day in court for his family. now he's asking for redemption. >> i believe in the power of redemption. today, i manned up trying to accept responsibility for the errors of my ways. >> reporter: the charge, misusing $750,000 of cam paper funds spending the money on lavish dinners, nightclubs, lounges, a rolex watch even michael jackson memorabilia. after he serves his time, his wife will serve time for filing false tax returns. >> this is a difficult time for the family. i speak today as a father.