Senator Menendez and Wife Hit with New Obstruction Charges in Bribery Case

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and his wife face new obstruction of justice charges in addition to existing corruption charges, with prosecutors alleging that Menendez was aware of bribe payments made to his wife by businessmen. Menendez has maintained his innocence, stating that the payments were loans, and a trial is scheduled for May 6 in Manhattan federal court. The indictment also implicates businessman Wael Hana and alleges that Menendez helped a New Jersey businessman seek investment from a Qatari company with ties to the Middle Eastern country's government.