(Washington, D.C.) Judicial Watch, the public interest law firm that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, announced today that Jesse Jackson has been personally served with the complaint for civil rights violations filed by its client, Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson of BOND.

Peterson was assaulted and attacked by Jackson and his followers at a recent meeting with Toyota officials who were providing $700 million in minority assistance. Before the assault, Peterson had simply pointed out that Toyota did not have to give all the money to Jackson and his followers, as the African American community had other venues for the aid.

The complaint, which was filed in California state court in Los Angeles, must now be answered in 30 days. Since this case is not complicated, discovery will thus begin shortly, and the case will likely go to trial within the next year or so. In California cameras are allowed in the courtroom and the trial will likely be televised.

AIt will be most instructive for the public to see the real Jesse Jackson defend himself and brought to justice for violating the civil rights of other African Americans. When it comes to money, Jackson is second to none in putting greed ahead of principle. But now he will pay the price in the form of damages, A stated Judicial Watch Chairman and General Counsel Larry Klayman.

"Judicial Watch stands for the principle that no one, not even Jesse Jackson, is above the law," added Judicial Watch President Thomas Fitton.

A copy of the form showing personal service on Jesse Jackson can be viewed by clicking here.