Sen. Bob Menendez and wife indicted on bribery charges

Senator Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, have been indicted on federal bribery charges, accused of receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes and using the senator's influence to benefit businessmen from New Jersey and the Egyptian government. The couple allegedly received bribes in the form of cash, gold bars, mortgage payments, a luxury vehicle, and other items of value. Menendez is also accused of providing sensitive U.S. government information and taking steps to aid the Egyptian government. If convicted, the couple may have to forfeit their property and assets. This is the second indictment Menendez has faced since serving in the Senate, and he appears to be the first sitting senator in U.S. history to be indicted on two unrelated criminal allegations.