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.