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.
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Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) was indicted on Friday by Manhattan federal prosecutors for allegedly taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes and using his office to benefit a foreign government in exchange for favors. The FBI uncovered stacks of cash and gold bars in a 2013 search of his home, and Menendez has denied any wrongdoing. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison, and the case could have significant implications for his political future.