Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is facing new charges alleging he accepted bribes from the Egyptian government and conspired to act as a foreign agent while serving as a member of Congress. The charges come as part of a long-running investigation into Menendez's relationship with a New Jersey businessman from Egypt, and the senator has denied any wrongdoing. His co-defendants, including his wife and the businessman, were also included in the new charges.
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Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., has been hit with new charges accusing him of accepting bribes from a foreign government and acting as a foreign agent. The superseding indictment follows an initial indictment from last month, alleging that Menendez and his wife received gifts and payments in exchange for official acts. If convicted, Menendez and his wife could face up to 20 years in prison. Menendez has denied the charges, calling them “baseless” and “unfounded” and vowing to fight them.
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal corruption charges in a New York court, which include bribery, conspiracy, fraud and making false statements. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has not called for Menendez to resign, and the judge approved the conditions for his release, including a $100,000 personal recognizance bond. If convicted, Menendez could face up to 20 years in prison, and the case is being closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans.
Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of bribery and corruption, including providing sensitive U.S. government information and pressuring an official at the Agriculture Department. The couple is accused of receiving cash, gold bars, payments toward a home mortgage, and other items of value in exchange for Menendez using his influence as a U.S. senator. It is unclear if Menendez will face any further legal action or if the couple will face any jail time if convicted.