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Mysteries surround Jesse Jackson Jr. leave of absence

Story Created: Jun 28, 2012 at 8:47 AM CDT

Story Updated: Jun 28, 2012 at 8:47 AM CDT

One of several mysteries in this case of the missing Congressman is why his staff waited until Monday evening to reveal that Jesse Jackson Jr. took a unilateral "leave of absence" way back on June 10th.

It turns out they issued their statement only after the Illinois Board of Election's deadline had expired for independent candidates to challenge Jackson.

His spokesman called the timing "coincidence," but would not answer questions, nor would the congressman's wife, whose previously admitted problems in their marriage.

Fox’s Mike Flannery reports.
 

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