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legalcrime1 year ago

"Businessman Pleads Guilty and Agrees to Cooperate in Sen. Bob Menendez Bribery Case"

New Jersey businessman Jose Uribe pleaded guilty to charges including bribery and tax evasion, agreeing to cooperate and testify in the corruption case against Senator Bob Menendez and his wife. Uribe faces up to 95 years in prison but could receive leniency for his cooperation. The case alleges that the Menendezs accepted bribes, including a luxury car, in exchange for political influence. Menendez and his wife have pleaded not guilty, and the trial is scheduled for May.

via The Associated Press|
#bribery#corruption#legalcrime
crime2 years ago

Uncovering the Controversy: Investigating Sen. Bob Menendez's Wife's Fatal Crash

Dashcam video and audio recordings of a 2018 fatal crash involving Nadine Arslanian Menendez, who later married New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, have raised questions about the police response and the involvement of a retired chief of detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. The recordings show Nadine Menendez denying any wrongdoing and asking about the pedestrian she struck and killed. Police reports indicate no signs of impairment, but no tests were conducted. The state attorney general is now investigating whether the crash scene was handled appropriately. The crash has come to light amid a bribery indictment against Bob and Nadine Menendez, although their lawyer denies any connection between the two cases.

via NBC News|
#bergen-county-prosecutors#crime#fatal-crash
crime2 years ago

Investigation into Fatal 2018 Crash Involving Sen. Menendez's Wife Resurfaces

New Jersey authorities are investigating a 2018 car crash involving Nadine Menendez, the wife of Senator Bob Menendez, to determine if any influence was exerted during the initial investigation. The crash resulted in the death of a man, and dashcam footage shows police speaking to Nadine Menendez but not conducting a sobriety test. The crash was mentioned in the recent indictment of the couple, who have pleaded not guilty to bribery and extortion charges.

via ABC News|
#car-crash#crime#investigation
politics2 years ago

"US Senator Menendez Indicted on Bribery Charges, Faces Calls for Resignation"

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have been charged with accepting bribes from three New Jersey businessmen, which could complicate Democrats' efforts to maintain their slim majority in the U.S. Senate in next year's elections. Menendez has temporarily stepped down as chairman of the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee, but has stated that he will not resign. Prosecutors allege that Menendez accepted cash and gold bars in exchange for using his influence to benefit the government of Egypt and interfere with law enforcement investigations. Menendez denies the charges and claims that prosecutors have mischaracterized routine legislative work. The investigation marks the third time Menendez has been investigated by federal prosecutors, although he has never been convicted.

via Reuters|
#bribery-charges#corruption#democratic-party
politics2 years ago

Sen. Bob Menendez and wife indicted on bribery charges

Senator Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, have been indicted on federal bribery charges, accused of receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes and using the senator's influence to benefit businessmen from New Jersey and the Egyptian government. The couple allegedly received bribes in the form of cash, gold bars, mortgage payments, a luxury vehicle, and other items of value. Menendez is also accused of providing sensitive U.S. government information and taking steps to aid the Egyptian government. If convicted, the couple may have to forfeit their property and assets. This is the second indictment Menendez has faced since serving in the Senate, and he appears to be the first sitting senator in U.S. history to be indicted on two unrelated criminal allegations.

via NBC News|
#bribery-charges#corruption#egypt
politics2 years ago

Senator's Wife and Old Friends Under Prosecutors' Scrutiny

Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife, Nadine Menendez, are under investigation by the Justice Department for the possibility of receiving undisclosed gifts in exchange for political favors. The investigation is focused on their connection to a businessman, Wael Hana, and his company, IS EG Halal. Prosecutors are also looking into correspondence regarding a bill that could affect a skyscraper complex owned by a prominent New Jersey developer. The investigation carries potential criminal penalties and could impact Senator Menendez's upcoming re-election campaign.

via The New York Times|
#investigation#nadine-menendez#political-favors