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politics2 years ago

"Sen. Menendez Faces New Bribery Charges Tied to Qatar Amid Calls for Expulsion"

MSNBC anchor Alicia Menendez, daughter of Senator Bob Menendez, handed off a breaking news segment about her father's new indictment charges to colleague Ari Melber. Senator Menendez faces additional allegations in a superseding indictment related to accepting gifts for political favors. Alicia had previously stated she would not report on her father's legal case, and the transition to Melber occurred without on-air explanation for the change in hosts.

via New York Post |
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politics2 years ago

"Sen. Menendez Faces New Bribery Charges Linked to Qatar Amidst Corruption Allegations"

Former New Jersey Governor and potential 2024 GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie commented on new allegations against Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ). Federal prosecutors have accused Menendez of accepting gifts, including race car tickets, from Qatar as part of a long-term corruption scheme. This adds to previous accusations of Menendez aiding foreign countries, with Egypt being mentioned alongside Qatar.

via CNN|
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politicslegal2 years ago

"Sen. Menendez Faces Expanded Bribery Charges Over Alleged Qatar Scheme"

Senator Bob Menendez is facing a second superseding federal indictment, which adds allegations of accepting bribes from the Qatari government in exchange for political favors. While the new indictment does not increase the number of formal charges, which include conspiracy to commit bribery and acting as a foreign agent, it introduces claims related to Qatar. Menendez's lawyer has dismissed the allegations as a sign of prosecutorial desperation. The indictment details Menendez's actions in facilitating a multi-million-dollar investment from a Qatari investment company into a real estate project linked to another defendant, Fred Daibes, and includes instances of Menendez publicly supporting Qatar. The senator remains a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, despite the charges.

via USA TODAY|
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politicslegal2 years ago

"Sen. Menendez Embroiled in Expanding Bribery Scandal Over Qatari Gifts"

Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is facing allegations of federal bribery in a superseding indictment, which claims he used his influence to assist the governments of Qatar and Egypt in exchange for bribes, including a multimillion-dollar real estate deal and luxury gifts. The indictment details Menendez's interactions with Qatari officials and alleges attempts to cover up the bribes as loans. Menendez, who has pleaded not guilty, is set to go on trial in May. His attorney asserts that Menendez's actions were appropriate and in the best interests of the United States.

via The Washington Post|
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politicslegal2 years ago

"Sen. Bob Menendez Indicted on New Charges of Accepting Qatari Gifts and Influence"

Senator Bob Menendez faces new allegations in a federal indictment that he spoke favorably about Qatar in official proceedings to assist a developer friend in exchange for bribes. The indictment claims Menendez introduced the developer to a Qatari investor for a real estate project and received bribes, including gold bars and luxury items. Menendez and his wife have pleaded not guilty to all charges, and his lawyer has dismissed the new allegations as desperate. The senator is set to go to trial in May, with his political support from New Jersey Democrats waning.

via POLITICO|
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politicslegal2 years ago

"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.

via NPR|
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politicslaw2 years ago

"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.

via The New York Times|
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politicslegal2 years ago

"Sen. Bob Menendez Indicted on Additional Bribery and Corruption Charges Involving Qatar"

Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, has been implicated in additional allegations according to a superseding indictment. He is accused of exchanging positive comments about Qatar for valuable gifts, including luxury wristwatches. Despite facing charges of conspiracy and acting as an agent for Egypt among other offenses, Menendez has pleaded not guilty and refused to resign. His trial is scheduled to begin on May 6, after a federal judge denied his request to delay the trial to review evidence.

via ABC News|
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politicslegal2 years ago

"Sen. Bob Menendez Hit with Additional Bribery Charges in Expanding Qatar Corruption Case"

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is facing new allegations in a corruption scheme, accused of accepting gifts, including Formula One race tickets, from Qatar in exchange for using his influence to assist the Gulf nation and a New Jersey real estate developer. The superseding indictment extends the timeline of the alleged bribery and extortion activities into 2023 and includes charges of acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. Menendez and his co-defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charges, but prosecutors claim he failed to disclose the gifts on financial forms.

via CNN|
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