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Nadine Menendez, wife of former Senator Bob Menendez, was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for her role in a bribery scheme involving influence peddling, cash, gold bars, and a luxury car, with her husband also serving an 11-year sentence for related crimes.
Nadine Menendez, wife of former Senator Robert Menendez, was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for her role in a bribery scheme involving trading her husband's political influence for cash, gold, and a Mercedes-Benz, while blaming her actions on her husband and her abusive past. The judge acknowledged her as a central participant but considered her health and personal history for a more lenient sentence.
Prosecutors are seeking at least a seven-year prison sentence for Nadine Menendez, wife of ex-Senator Bob Menendez, for her role in a bribery scheme involving corruption, influence peddling, and misuse of her husband's political power, which led to her conviction and her husband's previous 11-year sentence.
Prosecutors are seeking a minimum of seven years in prison for Nadine Menendez, wife of ex-Senator Bob Menendez, for her role in a bribery scheme that also involved cash, gold bars, and a luxury car, leading to her conviction and her husband's 11-year sentence.
A federal indictment in Louisiana accuses current and former police chiefs and a Subway shop operator of a decade-long scheme involving bribery and falsified police reports to help foreign nationals obtain U visas, which are limited and meant for crime victims or witnesses, potentially blocking legitimate applicants.
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the US, accused of orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to secure contracts for his renewable energy company. The charges have led to a significant drop in Adani Group's stock prices and halted a $600 million bond offering. The allegations follow a 2023 report by Hindenburg Research accusing the group of stock manipulation and fraud, which Adani denied. The case has sparked political controversy in India, with opposition leaders demanding action against Adani and questioning his ties to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
FBI agents testified in Sen. Bob Menendez's federal corruption trial about surveilling his frequent dinners at a Washington DC steakhouse, where they observed interactions suggesting close relationships among attendees. Menendez, his wife Nadine, and two New Jersey businessmen are accused of a bribery scheme and acting as foreign agents for Egypt, all pleading not guilty. The trial has revealed various pieces of evidence, including gold bars and text messages, while Menendez's defense argues the dinners were routine and non-criminal.
Senator Robert Menendez may testify that his wife, Nadine Menendez, hid information from him, leading him to believe that "nothing unlawful was taking place," as part of his defense in the wide-ranging bribery scheme trial. The revelation was contained in court papers unsealed just three weeks before the trial, where both Menendez and his wife are accused of participating in a bribery scheme and have pleaded not guilty. If he testifies, he may disclose communications with his wife that could "tend to exonerate" him but may incriminate her.
Federal prosecutors have challenged Senator Robert Menendez's explanation for the $486,000 in cash found in his home, stating that some of the money was withdrawn from a bank where he had no known account, indicating it was provided by another person. The cash, along with other valuable items, is alleged to be the "fruits" of a bribery scheme, forming a critical part of the government's case against the senator and his wife.
The wife of Sen. Bob Menendez is seeking a delay to her criminal trial next month, citing a newly diagnosed and serious medical condition that requires a surgical procedure within six weeks. Both she and the senator, along with two New Jersey businessmen, have pleaded not guilty to charges of participating in a bribery scheme. Her lawyers requested a hearing in two months to provide an update on her medical condition, treatment plan, and when a trial might be possible.
Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, already serving a 20-year federal prison sentence, faces 10 additional state felony charges in connection with a bribery scheme that provided a $1.3 billion bailout to a major regional energy utility. The charges include theft, record-tampering, money laundering, and telecommunications fraud, and could permanently bar him from public office if convicted. This case is part of a larger scandal involving executives from FirstEnergy Corporation and the Ohio Public Utility Commission.
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez faces new conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges related to a bribery scheme involving Egypt and Qatar, following a businessman's guilty plea and cooperation with the investigation. The superseding indictment includes charges of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, public official acting as a foreign agent, bribery, extortion, and honest services wire fraud, adding substantive crimes to the previous conspiracy charges. Menendez denies any wrongdoing and accuses prosecutors of targeting him.
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov, charged with fabricating a bribery scheme involving President Joe Biden's family, is set to appear in a California federal court as a judge considers whether he should remain in detention. Prosecutors are urging the judge to keep Smirnov locked up, citing his reported contact with Russian intelligence-affiliated officials. Smirnov's lawyers are challenging his re-arrest and advocating for his release, emphasizing his lack of criminal history and strong ties to the United States. The case revolves around Smirnov's false claims about the Bidens and their alleged ties to a Ukrainian energy company, which became central to the Republican impeachment inquiry of President Biden.
Alexander Smirnov, a former FBI informant charged with lying about a bribery scheme involving Joe Biden's family, was arrested again in Las Vegas after being released by a judge. He is accused of making false statements and creating a fictitious record. Prosecutors appealed the judge's ruling to release him with a GPS monitor. Smirnov, who claims to have links to Russian intelligence, was taken into custody on a warrant issued in California for the same charges. His lawyers have requested an immediate hearing on his detention and will push for his release.
A former FBI informant charged with lying about a bribery scheme involving the Bidens and a Ukrainian energy company has been revealed to have had recent and extensive contacts with Russian intelligence officials, according to prosecutors. Alexander Smirnov, who holds dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship, is accused of falsely reporting that the Bidens received millions from the company. Prosecutors argue that there is a risk of him fleeing overseas and are urging the judge to keep him behind bars. Smirnov's claims have been central to Republican efforts to investigate the Bidens, but Democrats have called for an end to the probe after his indictment.