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4 weeks ago
New York City

Senator Menendez, Charged in Bribery Scheme, May Blame His Wife

Senator Menendez may blame his wife for involvement in a criminal conspiracy, potentially revealing communications that could exonerate him but incriminate her. [ more ]
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3 months ago
New York City

Secret Details in Menendez Court Filings Are Made Public

A court document reveals that a senior federal law enforcement official in New Jersey has no memory of discussing cases with Senator Robert Menendez, contradicting the accusations against him.
Lawyers for Menendez argue that prosecutors manufactured a narrative based on speculation, cherry-picking, and innuendo to charge the senator and his wife with bribery. [ more ]
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3 months ago
New York City

F.B.I. Ransacked' My Home and Broke Down Doors, Menendez Says

Federal agents conducted five searches of Senator Menendez's property and electronic devices during a federal investigation into allegations of accepting bribes.
Menendez's lawyers argue that the warrants for the searches should be tossed out, claiming that prosecutors distorted evidence and misled the judges who issued the warrants. [ more ]
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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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3 months ago
New York City

Informant in Menendez Bribery Investigation Made Secret Recordings

Prosecutors in the Robert Menendez case have disclosed the use of a confidential informant who made recordings of conversations and shared details with investigators.
The court document does not indicate if the specific dinner meeting was recorded. [ more ]
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4 months ago
New York City

Menendez, in Defiant Speech, Says Bribery Case Against Him Is Baseless'

Senator Menendez denies charges of accepting bribes and accuses the Justice Department of targeting him in a smear campaign.
He warns his colleagues that they could be next and criticizes the government's approach as potentially criminalizing advocating for foreign governments. [ more ]
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4 months ago
New York City

What We Know About the Menendez Bribery Case

Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey is facing charges of accepting bribes in exchange for political favors and attempting to derail criminal investigations.
Prosecutors have accused Menendez of using his power to aid the government of Qatar, as well as acting as an agent of Egypt while serving as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. [ more ]
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4 months ago
New York City

Menendez Faces a New Charge: Aiding the Qatari Government

Sen. Robert Menendez has been charged with using his power to help the government of Qatar in exchange for bribes from a New Jersey developer.
The new indictment suggests that Menendez and his wife took steps to cover up the alleged bribery by attempting to repay the bribes and creating false documentation. [ more ]
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