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Convicted ex-Congressman wants Jackson’s seat

Story Created: Nov 29, 2012 at 9:22 AM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 29, 2012 at 9:22 AM CDT

His campaign signs read "Redemption," as Mel Reynolds announces he will run for Jesse Jackson Jr's congressional seat.

Reynolds is a former Congressman who resigned after his conviction for having an affair with an underage campaign worker.

He also served time in a federal prison on fraud charges.

Fox's Craig Wall takes a look.
 
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