Published 2 months ago

Jury selection to begin in the corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez

Robert Menendez is facing 16 charges, including obstruction of justice, bribery, extortion, and acting as a foreign agent as a public official. Prosecutors claim he received extravagant gifts using his influence.
Menendez, a New Jersey Democratic senator, has pleaded not guilty to all charges, with his trial marking his second corruption trial in seven years.
The trial alleges Menendez received gifts like cash, gold bars, a Mercedes-Benz, furniture, and mortgage payments in exchange for his influence.

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BBC News

Key moments in Senator Menendez's corruption saga

New Jersey Democrat Robert Menendez is on trial for bribery, fraud, extortion and acting as a foreign agent.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Bob Menendez corruption trial to begin: ‘I look forward to proving my innocence’

Trial for New Jersey senator will start Monday as he insists he’s innocent of 16 felony charges, including bribery and extortion

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

US Senator Robert Menendez's corruption trial to get underway

Jury selection is expected to begin on Monday in the corruption trial of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, a case that could affect the Democrat's reelection prospects and help determine which party controls the Senate next year.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Menendez's corruption trial begins; his 2nd in the last decade

The corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez has begun in Manhattan federal court as dozens of prospective jurors who claimed jury service would be a hardship were questioned one by

2 months ago·United States

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