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politics1 month ago

Trump announces pardon for indicted Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar

President Donald Trump announced he would pardon Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was indicted on bribery and money laundering charges, claiming the charges were politically motivated. Cuellar, who was surprised by the pardon, thanked Trump and plans to attend a White House event to thank the president personally. The indictment accused Cuellar and his wife of accepting bribes from foreign entities, but Cuellar maintains his innocence. The pardon is part of a series of high-profile clemency actions by Trump.

via NBC News|
#bribery-charges#henry-cuellar#indictment
politics1 month ago

Trump announces pardon for Texas Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar

President Trump announced he is pardoning Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was indicted on bribery charges, claiming his prosecution was politically motivated and linked to opposition to Biden's immigration policies. The pardon includes Cuellar's wife and is part of Trump's broader use of clemency powers amid controversy over his recent pardons. Cuellar, who faced charges related to accepting bribes from foreign entities, has maintained his innocence.

via CBS News|
#bribery-charges#henry-cuellar#pardon
politics1 year ago

Indicted Mississippi Mayor Attends National Cities Convention Amidst Corruption Charges

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, recently indicted on federal bribery charges, attended the National League of Cities conference in Tampa Bay, missing a crucial Jackson infrastructure meeting. Despite his absence, the meeting proceeded with a quorum, though little progress was made due to the absence of key city officials. Lumumba, facing multiple felony charges, pleaded not guilty and was released on bond, with travel restrictions requiring court approval.

via WLBT|
#bribery-charges#chokwe-antar-lumumba#federal-indictment
legalcourt1 year ago

"Senator Menendez's Legal Strategy: Blaming His Wife in Federal Corruption Trial"

Sen. Bob Menendez is expected to blame his wife, Nadine, during his federal corruption trial as part of his defense strategy, with court documents revealing his intention to introduce evidence implying her guilt. The couple, both pleading not guilty to bribery and obstruction of justice charges, are accused of accepting bribes for the benefit of various business persons and the Egyptian government. Menendez's attorneys suggest he may testify about communications with his wife to exonerate himself but implicate Nadine, who allegedly withheld information from him. The trial is scheduled to begin on May 6 for the senator and July 8 for his wife.

via Fox News|
#bribery-charges#corruption-trial#defense-strategy
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Menendez's Defense: Blaming His Wife in Bribery Case"

Newly unsealed court documents reveal that Sen. Bob Menendez's legal strategy may involve blaming his wife, Nadine Menendez, for withholding information that led to federal bribery charges. The senator's lawyers plan to demonstrate the "absence of any improper intent" on his part by showing how his wife withheld information or led him to believe nothing unlawful was happening. Both will be tried separately, with Bob Menendez's trial scheduled to begin in May and Nadine Menendez's trial expected to start later this summer. The case involves allegations of bribery, extortion, and obstruction of justice, with prosecutors claiming that the couple accepted bribes in exchange for the senator using his influence to benefit the Egyptian and Qatari governments.

via The Washington Post|
#bob-menendez#bribery-charges#court-documents
politics1 year ago

"Sen. Bob Menendez Considers Blaming Wife in Corruption Trial, Court Documents Reveal"

Sen. Bob Menendez's legal team may argue that his wife misled him and withheld information about alleged criminal activities, leading him to believe nothing unlawful was taking place. The senator's defense strategy includes testifying about marital communications to decrease any inference of culpability on his part and potentially implicate his wife. The couple will be tried separately on bribery charges, with the senator's trial scheduled for May 6 and his wife's trial set to begin on July 8.

via New York Post |
#bribery-charges#corruption-trial#defense-strategy
legalcrime1 year ago

"Senator Menendez's Potential Defense: Blaming His Wife for Alleged Crimes"

Sen. Bob Menendez's legal team has filed court documents suggesting that if he testifies in his bribery trial, he may blame his wife for allegedly accepting money and hiding the truth from him. The documents state that his testimony could exonerate him but implicate his wife, who is also facing separate trials due to a medical condition. Menendez and his wife, along with two businessmen, have pleaded not guilty to bribery charges, with one businessman admitting guilt and cooperating with prosecutors.

via NBC New York|
#bribery-charges#court-documents#legal-defense
legal1 year ago

"Nadine Menendez Requests Trial Delay Due to Serious Medical Issue"

Nadine Menendez, the wife of Senator Robert Menendez, has requested a delay for her trial on bribery charges due to a "serious medical condition" requiring surgery and an extended recovery period. Her lawyers did not disclose the nature of the illness but indicated that she will require surgery within four to six weeks. The trial is scheduled to start on May 6, and the judge has yet to rule on the request for separate trials for the couple.

via The New York Times|
#bribery-charges#legal#nadine-menendez
legalcrime1 year ago

"Ex-PUCO Chairman Sam Randazzo Found Dead Amid Bribery Trial"

Samuel Randazzo, former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, died by suicide while facing state and federal trials for bribery charges. He was accused of funneling over $4.3 million from FirstEnergy and its affiliates for personal use and was indicted on multiple counts of bribery, theft, and money laundering. His death comes after a year of legal battles and investigations, and serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and support.

via ABC6OnYourSide.com|
#bribery-charges#federal-trials#legalcrime
politics1 year ago

Sen. Bob Menendez Opts Out of Democratic Re-election, Considers Independent Run

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey announced he will not run for reelection in the Democratic primary for his US Senate seat, but left open the possibility of running as an independent candidate. Menendez, who is facing bribery and obstruction of justice charges, has faced calls to resign from his Senate Democratic colleagues. He has denied the charges and plans to prove his innocence, criticizing those who have called for his resignation. This is not the first time Menendez has faced legal battles, having been charged in 2015 with conspiracy, bribery, and honest services fraud.

via CNN|
#bob-menendez#bribery-charges#democratic-party
politics1 year ago

"Sen. Bob Menendez Considers Independent Re-election Amid Indictment"

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, facing federal bribery charges, announced that he is considering running for re-election in New Jersey as an independent if exonerated before the general election. Menendez, who denies any wrongdoing, has faced calls to resign from some Senate Democrats. His potential independent run has raised concerns among fellow Democrats, but he remains focused on defending himself in his legal trial.

via NBC News|
#bob-menendez#bribery-charges#independent-run
politics1 year ago

"Sen. Bob Menendez Considers Independent Run Amid Bribery Charges"

A Manhattan judge has refused to dismiss bribery and other charges against Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, rejecting the argument that they violate constitutional protections for members of Congress. Menendez's lawyers had claimed that prosecutors were criminalizing normal legislative activity, but the ruling did not address other grounds cited by the senator. Menendez could appeal the decision, potentially delaying his trial scheduled to begin on May 6.

via The New York Times|
#bribery-charges#constitutional-protections#politics
politics1 year ago

Senator Bob Menendez and Wife Indicted on New Obstruction of Justice Charges

Senator Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, have been charged with obstruction of justice in a new federal indictment, adding to the bribery and corruption charges they already face. The indictment comes just two months before their scheduled trial, and follows a guilty plea from a fifth defendant, Jose Uribe, who agreed to cooperate with the government's investigation. The charges against Mr. Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, include accepting bribes and using his power to aid the governments of Egypt and Qatar.

via The New York Times|
#bribery-charges#federal-indictment#nadine-menendez
politics1 year ago

"Judge Orders Indefinite Detention for Ex-FBI Informant Accused of Lying About Bidens"

Former F.B.I. informant Alexander Smirnov, charged with falsely claiming that President Biden and his son Hunter accepted bribes, will be held in custody indefinitely due to a significant flight risk, as ruled by Judge Otis D. Wright II of Federal District Court in California. Prosecutors revealed new details about his rearrest, including the discovery of nine handguns in his apartment. Smirnov's lawyer plans to appeal the decision.

via The New York Times|
#alexander-smirnov#bribery-charges#custody
politics2 years ago

Sen. Bob Menendez Fights Back: Seeking Dismissal of Criminal Charges

Sen. Bob Menendez seeks dismissal of bribery charges, claiming prosecutors' accusations are "outrageously false" and "distort reality." His lawyers argue that his actions were constitutionally immune and that the indictment flouts the line between legislative acts and personal benefits. They also challenge the charge of conspiring with the Egyptian government, stating that it disrupts the separation of powers. Menendez, who is scheduled for trial in May, was forced to step down from his Senate Foreign Relations Committee post after being charged in September.

via The Associated Press|
#bribery-charges#legal-defense#political-influence