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Sen. Bob Menendez and wife indicted on bribery charges, Justice Department says

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife have been indicted on bribery charges for accepting cash, gold bars, and a luxury car for engaging in corrupt acts.
The indictment alleges that Menendez and his wife accepted bribes in exchange for favors, highlighting a range of corrupt acts. The charges include bribery, conspiracy, and making false statements. Menendez, a prominent political figure, now faces significant legal consequences.
The indictment indicates that Menendez and his wife received various forms of bribes, including cash, gold bars, and a luxury car. It suggests a pattern of corruption involving the exchange of favors for personal gain. If found guilty, Menendez could face severe penalties, including imprisonment and fines.

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BBC News

US Senator Bob Menendez and wife charged in bribery inquiry

Senator Bob Menendez and his wife are alleged to have accepted gold bars, cash and a Mercedes-Benz.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

US senator Robert Menendez and wife charged with bribery offenses

Prosecutors charge New Jersey Democrat with accepting bribes to use influence to benefit three businessmen and Egypt governmentThe US senator Robert Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, and his wife have been charged with bribery offenses in connection with their relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, federal prosecutors said on Friday.The US attorney’s office in Manhattan accused the defendants of accepting thousands of dollars of bri…

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribe charges as probe finds $100,000 in gold bars, prosecutors say

Menendez had to step down from his position as the top Democrat on the panel when he was indicted in 2015.

2 months ago·India

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Reuters

U.S. Senator Menendez charged with corruption -prosecutors

U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, and his wife have been charged with bribery offenses in connection with their corrupt relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, federal prosecutors said on Friday.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, wife indicted on bribe charges as probe finds $100K in gold bars, prosecutors say

Sen. Bob Menendez was charged Friday with secretly aiding the authoritarian regime of Egypt in exchange for gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash as prosecutors unsealed a corruption indictment that accuses him of using his foreign affairs influence for personal gain.

2 months ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

Gold bars, cash-stuffed envelopes: New indictment of Sen. Menendez alleges vast corruption

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted, accused of using his foreign affairs influence to help Egypt in return for bribes from the authoritarian regime. He

2 months ago·United States

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