Bribery Trial Begins Today For Dem Sen. Bob Menendez

May 13, 2024 Crime, Democrats

Jury selection is expected to begin on Monday in the corruption trial of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, a case that could affect the Democrat’s reelection prospects and help determine which party controls the Senate next year.

Menendez, 70, and two New Jersey businessmen face charges in a bribery conspiracy case in Manhattan federal court, in a trial that could last five to eight weeks. The senator’s wife, Nadine Menendez, has also been charged but will be tried separately.

Prosecutors said the Menendezes accepted cash, gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz convertible in exchange for the senator wielding his political influence in New Jersey and to help Egypt’s and Qatar’s governments.

Read the full article.

Jury selection is expected to begin in the corruption trial of US Senator Robert Menendez, a case that could affect the Democrat’s reelection prospects and help determine which party controls the Senate next year https://t.co/IO8DEsoV6f

— Reuters (@Reuters) May 13, 2024