Sen. Bob Menendez 'put his power up for sale,' prosecutor argues in bribery trial

After the prosecution portrayed Sen. Bob Menendez as a 'corrupt' politician who 'put his power up for sale' in the pursuit of lucrative bribes, the New Jersey Democrat's counsel pinned the blame on his wife as opening statements began Wednesday afternoon in his bribery trial. Menendez is accused of trading his influence and power to foreign governments and three New Jersey businessmen in a complex bribery scheme that spanned from 2018 to 2023.

The indictments portrayed her as an intermediary between her husband, Egyptian intelligence and military officials and the New Jersey businessmen who were seeking political favors from the senator. She was originally supposed to be tried with her husband, but her trial is now expected to take place later this summer because of a 'serious medical condition' that requires surgery and weeks of recovery. She has pleaded not guilty.

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