Up for auction: Pieces of Chicago corruption

Have you ever wanted to own your own piece of Chicago corruption? Now is your chance.

From CBS News:

Michael Jackson memorabilia and multiple fur coats are among a dozen items being auctioned off to help pay off a $750,000 money judgment against disgraced former Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., D-Ill.

Commissioned by the U.S. Marshals Service, the auction will feature items with starting prices ranging from $115 for a "lady's brown cashmere cape with brown mink double edge trim" to a $250 for a "double framed and matted 'Bruce Lee' autographed 8x10 color photo from 'Fist of Fury.'" The auction, accessed online at txauction.com, will end Sept. 26.

Jackson, Jr., who pleaded guilty in February for using his campaign funds for extravagant personal expenses like Rolex watches and pricey coats for himself and his wife, surrendered the items for contribution toward his judgment.

Junior will begin serving his thirty month prison sentence later this year. His wife Sandi will serve her one year term after Jackson is released.

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