"Senator Menendez Faces New Obstruction Charges in Bribery Case"

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife face new federal corruption charges, including obstruction of justice, related to a $60,000 Mercedes-Benz prosecutors claim was a bribe. The charges against Menendez have grown to 18 criminal counts, including bribery, extortion, conspiracy to act as a foreign agent, and wire fraud. The indictment alleges that Menendez accepted bribes, including cash, gold, and the luxury car, in exchange for using his influence to benefit friends and allies. Menendez denies any wrongdoing, while his co-defendant has pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against him.