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politics1 month ago

Trump Pardons Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar in Bribery Case

President Donald Trump announced he will pardon Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar, who was charged with accepting bribes and other crimes, claiming the charges were politically motivated. Cuellar, a moderate Democrat from Texas, maintains his innocence and recently filed for re-election. The case involves allegations of foreign influence and money laundering, but Trump has expressed support, suggesting Cuellar was targeted for speaking out on immigration issues. This is part of Trump's broader pattern of issuing pardons for various political and financial crimes.

via BBC|
#bribery-case#democratic-congressman#henry-cuellar
politics1 year ago

"Senator Menendez Considers Blaming Wife in Bribery Trial Defense"

Senator Bob Menendez is reportedly preparing to use a spousal defense strategy in his upcoming bribery trial, suggesting that his wife was responsible for the alleged corrupt acts. This move comes as Menendez faces charges of accepting gifts and campaign contributions in exchange for political favors, with his legal team aiming to shift the blame to his wife in an attempt to secure an acquittal.

via The Janesville Gazette|
#bob-menendez#bribery-case#legal-defense
politics1 year ago

"Sen. Bob Menendez and Wife Face Obstruction of Justice Charges in Bribery Case"

Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have been hit with obstruction of justice charges in the bribery case against them, bringing the total amount of federal charges facing Menendez to 18. The new indictment alleges that they conspired to obstruct justice by attempting to cover up payments and loans that were part of the bribery scheme. Menendez has denied the charges, calling them a "flagrant abuse of power," and maintains his innocence. Both he and his wife have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

via NBC News|
#bribery-case#corruption#federal-charges
legalcrime1 year ago

"Sen. Bob Menendez and Wife Hit With New Obstruction Charges in Bribery Case"

Senator Bob Menendez and his wife are facing new obstruction charges in a superseding indictment filed by federal prosecutors in Manhattan, related to their alleged attempts to cover up bribe payments the senator is accused of taking from New Jersey businessmen. The new charges stem from co-defendant Jose Uribe's guilty plea, in which he admitted to providing Nadine Menendez with a Mercedes-Benz convertible in exchange for the senator's help. Prosecutors allege that the couple instructed their attorneys to falsely claim that certain payments were loans when they knew they were bribes. Menendez is also accused of taking gifts in exchange for official favors and is the first sitting member of Congress to be charged with conspiracy to act as a foreign agent.

via ABC News|
#bribery-case#conspiracy#federal-investigation
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

Ohio Officials and FirstEnergy Executives Indicted in Bribery Scandal

Former chief of staff to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Laurel Dawson, testified as a witness to the grand jury that indicted a top DeWine political appointee and two FirstEnergy executives on bribery and related offenses. The indictment, unsealed on Monday, is part of the state's case against Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Chairman Sam Randazzo, FirstEnergy CEO Chuck Jones, and top company lobbyist Mike Dowling.

via cleveland.com|
#bribery-case#governor-mike-dewine#grand-jury
politics2 years ago

"Sen. Bob Menendez Denies Bribery Charges in Emotional Senate Speech"

Senator Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, delivered a defiant speech on the Senate floor, denying charges of accepting bribes to benefit the governments of Egypt and Qatar. He accused the Justice Department of conducting a public smear campaign and claimed that the indictments against him were based on "baseless conjecture, not facts." Menendez defended his actions as routine statesmanship and criticized the prosecution's portrayal of his conduct. The case is scheduled to go to trial in May, and Menendez has not ruled out running for re-election despite facing formidable primary challengers.

via The New York Times|
#bribery-case#corruption-charges#justice-department
politics2 years ago

"AL Lawmaker Rep. John Rogers Arrested for Violating Bond by Contacting Witness in Bribery Case"

Alabama Rep. John Rogers has been ordered to jail for violating his bond by contacting a witness in his bribery case. Rogers, who has served in the Alabama legislature for over four decades, is facing charges of obstruction of justice and obstruction of justice by bribery. Federal prosecutors alleged that he violated his bond by FaceTiming the founder of a nonprofit involved in the case. Rogers denies attempting to contact the witness and claims it was an erroneous phone call. He is expected to be released for a hearing on Thursday.

via AL.com|
#alabama-legislature#bond-violation#bribery-case
politics2 years ago

"Sen. Menendez's Bribery Case: Democrats' Changing Stance"

Democratic Senator Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, have pleaded not guilty to bribery charges in a federal court in Manhattan. Menendez is accused of accepting luxury goods and money in exchange for corrupt acts, including providing sensitive information to the government of Egypt. Despite calls for his resignation, Menendez plans to continue his work as New Jersey's senior senator. His wife was also released on bail with travel restrictions.

via NPR|
#bob-menendez#bribery-case#corruption