How could this happen ?

In the news Jesse Jackson Jr was sentenced to 30 months in prison for stealing campaign funds and his wife was sentenced to 1 year in prison for false tax returns.
 It was reported Jackson used the money to buy things like a Rolex and other personal things, the article didn't say but I wonder if it included this fur coat.
Who wants to wager how long before he gets out or 0bama pardons him.