"Sen. Bob Menendez Embroiled in New Bribery and Corruption Allegations Tied to Qatar"

Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey has been charged with using his political influence to aid the Qatari government, following previous accusations of similar conduct with the Egyptian government. Federal prosecutors allege Menendez accepted bribes from a New Jersey developer, Fred Daibes, in exchange for securing financial backing from a Qatari-linked investment fund. Menendez and his wife attempted to cover up the bribery by repaying the funds and creating false documentation. All defendants have pleaded not guilty and are scheduled for trial in May.