For the second time in a decade, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez faces a corruption trial Monday with his political career and freedom on the line in a criminal case that already has forced him out of one of the most powerful posts in Congress.
FBI agents who searched the senator's New Jersey home found a stash of gold bars, worth more than $100,000, and more than $486,000 in cash, some of it stuffed into the pockets of clothing hanging in his closets.Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife indicted on bribery charges AP via Scripps News 9:00 AM, Sep 22, 2023 His fellow Democrats in Washington, D.C., appear to have already written him off, encouraging him repeatedly to resign.
One of them, Jose Uribe, pleaded guilty and is expected to testify. He was accused of buying a Mercedes-Benz for Nadine Menendez after her previous car was destroyed when she struck and killed a man crossing the street. She did not face criminal charges in connection with the fatal crash. Nadine Menendez was charged along with her husband but her trial was postponed until at least July due to a health problem. Her actions, though, will be key to the narrative prosecutors will deliver to jurors through dozens of witnesses during a trial projected to last up to two months.
Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: 6abc - 🏆 250. / 63 Read more »
Source: 6abc - 🏆 250. / 63 Read more »
Source: CBSNews - 🏆 87. / 68 Read more »
Source: NBCPhiladelphia - 🏆 569. / 51 Read more »
Source: FOX29philly - 🏆 570. / 51 Read more »
Source: wjxt4 - 🏆 246. / 63 Read more »