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.
Nadine Menendez, wife of former Senator Robert Menendez, is seeking leniency after her conviction for bribery, and her legal team is now blaming her husband's defense strategy and highlighting her past trauma and manipulation, contrasting her with her husband's portrayal as a mastermind in a corruption scheme involving foreign governments.
Senator Robert Menendez, a prominent New Jersey Democrat, was convicted of political corruption and is set to begin an 11-year federal prison sentence for accepting bribes, marking a historic fall from grace for a once-influential politician. His wife is also expected to be sentenced for her role in the scheme. The case involved international bribery, including ghostwriting for Egyptian officials and steering arms, and has led to significant political repercussions in New Jersey.
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez and two New Jersey businessmen, Wael Hana and Fred Daibes, have been convicted of multiple corruption offenses, including bribery and conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams emphasized the severity of the corruption, which involved hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes, and praised the investigative work of the FBI and other agencies. Sentencing is scheduled for October 29, 2024.
Former New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal testified in Senator Robert Menendez's bribery trial, detailing Menendez's efforts to quash an insurance fraud investigation on behalf of an ally, Jose Uribe, who has pleaded guilty and is cooperating with prosecutors.
Representative Andy Kim won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in New Jersey, positioning him as a favorite to replace Senator Robert Menendez, who is currently on trial for federal corruption charges. Kim's victory follows a campaign that began shortly after Menendez's indictment and saw him defeating Tammy Murphy, the wife of Governor Philip D. Murphy.
Rep. Rob Menendez (D-N.J.) has won the Democratic nomination for New Jersey's 8th Congressional District, overcoming primary challenges from Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and businessman Kyle Jasey. Despite facing criticism related to his father Sen. Bob Menendez's federal bribery trial, Rob Menendez highlighted his district work to secure the nomination.
During Senator Robert Menendez's federal corruption trial, an FBI investigator testified about surveilling Menendez and an Egyptian official at a Washington steakhouse in 2019, capturing their interactions with concealed cameras and overhearing potentially incriminating conversations.
Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, currently on trial for federal corruption charges, has filed paperwork to run for re-election as an independent candidate in November. This move could potentially split the Democratic vote, benefiting the Republican nominee. Menendez, who has been abandoned by most leading Democrats in the state, has until mid-August to withdraw from the race.
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, facing federal corruption charges and lacking support from top Democrats, has filed to run as an independent for re-election in New Jersey. This move allows him to continue raising campaign funds for legal expenses and keeps open the possibility of a comeback if exonerated. Menendez's candidacy could impact the closely watched Senate race, potentially aiding Republicans in a state that has long favored Democrats. His trial is ongoing, with a verdict expected this summer.
Tammy Murphy, the first lady of New Jersey, has dropped out of the race for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Robert Menendez, citing a desire to avoid a divisive and negative campaign against fellow Democrat Representative Andy Kim. She stated that she will focus on re-electing President Biden and other Democrats, and her decision means that her name will not appear on the primary ballot.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy has suspended her U.S. Senate campaign to replace Sen. Robert Menendez, who faces federal corruption charges, citing the potential for a divisive and negative campaign. Her decision likely paves the way for U.S. Rep. Andy Kim in the Democratic primary. Menendez has announced that he will not run in the primary but has not ruled out seeking reelection as an independent. The stakes are high as Democrats compete to maintain their narrow control of the Senate, while Republicans have their own primary unfolding.
Democratic Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey announced he will not run in the Democratic primary for re-election but may run as an independent candidate after his "exoneration" from corruption charges. Fellow Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania mocked Menendez on Twitter, expressing doubt about his return to Congress and jokingly claiming dibs on his parking space. Fetterman has previously called for Menendez's resignation and proposed a resolution to prohibit senators charged with certain criminal offenses from receiving classified information. Menendez faces 18 criminal counts, including bribery and acting as a foreign agent, with his trial scheduled to begin in May.
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife face new federal corruption charges, including obstruction of justice, related to a $60,000 Mercedes-Benz prosecutors claim was a bribe. The charges against Menendez have grown to 18 criminal counts, including bribery, extortion, conspiracy to act as a foreign agent, and wire fraud. The indictment alleges that Menendez accepted bribes, including cash, gold, and the luxury car, in exchange for using his influence to benefit friends and allies. Menendez denies any wrongdoing, while his co-defendant has pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against him.
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.
