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2 months ago
New York City

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Charges Against Menendez on Grounds of Immunity

Judge refused to dismiss bribery charges against Senator Menendez based on constitutional protections for members of Congress
Mr. Menendez's trial may be delayed due to the potential appeal of the ruling [ more ]
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4 months ago
New York City

Menendez Lashed Out on the Senate Floor. Now, He's Fighting Back in Court.

Lawyers for Senator Menendez have asked for the dismissal of his indictment, claiming that prosecutors are criminalizing legislative activity and violating constitutional protections for members of Congress.
The defense team's legal brief provides insight into their strategy for the upcoming trial and addresses the accusations made by prosecutors, calling them false and distorted. [ more ]
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