"Sen. Bob Menendez Faces Expanded Bribery and Corruption Charges Involving Qatar"

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is facing an updated indictment that includes new details of a bribery conspiracy, alleging he used his influence to facilitate a deal between a New Jersey businessman and a Qatari investment fund. The indictment, which spans actions from 2021 to 2023, accuses Menendez and his wife of accepting bribes such as cash and gold bars in exchange for promoting the interests of the Qatari government. Despite the charges, Menendez has not resigned from his Senate seat and has pleaded not guilty, along with the other individuals charged. The trial is set to begin on May 5, with the defense contending with over 6.7 million documents in preparation.