Senator Menendez's wife, Nadine, had her delinquent mortgage paid by a lawyer, John Moldovan, under instructions from Wael Hana, but Senator Menendez's name was not mentioned during the transaction. The lawyer testified that he was instructed to pay the lender without knowing about the senator's connection or involvement.
Prosecutors aimed to link Senator Menendez to bribery by suggesting that he conspired with his wife, Wael Hana, and Fred Daibes for political favors in exchange for bribes. Mr. Menendez's legal team, however, presented a different narrative, accusing his wife of deceiving him about her finances and any potential solicited payoffs.
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