Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) convicted on Tuesday of all 16 counts he faced in his corruption trial. Charges included accepting gold and cash bribes and acting as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government.
The verdict also comes just four months before Election Day, possibly ruining Menendez's chances of running for reelection as an independent candidate. Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has called for Menendez's resignation.
If Menendez does not resign, his colleagues could vote to expel him. If he loses his seat, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy would appoint an interim senator to serve the rest of Menendez's term.
The senator is expected to appeal. He maintained to the press after the trial, 'I have never violated my public oath.'
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