Menendez's Bribery Trial Puts Scrutiny on His Motives and His Marriage
Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey faces trial charged with bribery, implicating his wife as a key collaborator in the alleged corruption scheme. [ more ]
Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens arrested again
Alexander Smirnov, charged with lying about bribery involving Joe Biden's family, was re-arrested in Las Vegas after a judge initially released him with a GPS monitor.
Smirnov, with US-Israeli citizenship, is facing charges of making a false statement and creating a false record in relation to the bribery scheme. [ more ]
Ex-FBI source charged with Biden lies is tied to Russian intelligence, prosecutors say
The former FBI informant charged with fabricating claims about bribery involving Joe Biden and a Ukrainian energy company has extensive contacts with Russian intelligence agencies.
Federal prosecutors argue that Alexander Smirnov should be held in custody, pointing to his planned meeting with Russian intelligence officials and access to significant funds. [ more ]
Representative Henry Cuellar, Democrat of Texas, and his wife were charged in a bribery scheme involving Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank.
Cuellar maintained his innocence, stating he cleared his wife's work with the Ethics Committee and intended to run for re-election despite the charges. [ more ]