Senator Menendez and Wife Indicted in Bribery Case
Indictments Handed Down in September 2023
Prelude to Corruption Trial
In September 2023, Bob Menendez, Senator of New Jersey, and his wife Nadine were indicted on various bribery and corruption charges. The charges stem from a long investigation into their financial dealings. The indictments come amidst heightened scrutiny of corruption in public office.Nadine Menendez, pictured leaving federal court in New York, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The trial, originally scheduled to commence a day later, was indefinitely postponed.
During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence of multiple corruption schemes allegedly orchestrated by the Menendez couple. The proceedings concluded after nearly seven weeks of testimony and evidence presentation.
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