FBI testimony about search of Menendez's home continues at trial
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
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The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
Nadine Menendez will undergo a mastectomy, her husband revealed in a statement as his trial was underway.
Attorneys for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez say his wife Nadine was at the center of the alleged scheme that ended in bribery charges for the embattled legislator. Prosecutors allege the Menendezes accepted gold bars, cash and a luxury car in exchange for taking actions that benefitted the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
A lawyer for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sought to pin the blame on his wife, Nadine Menendez.
Opening statements began Wednesday afternoon in the corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat accused of trading his influence and power to foreign governments and three New Jersey businessmen in a complex bribery scheme.
The New Jersey senator has a "fear of scarcity" and developed "a longstanding coping mechanism of routinely withdrawing and storing cash in his home," his lawyers said last month.
The senator and his wife are accused of using his position to benefit three businessmen and two foreign governments in exchange for cash, gold and a luxury car.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will be in a New York City courtroom Monday for the beginning of his federal corruption trial. Menendez and his wife are facing charges related to an alleged bribery scheme involving the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, is set to be tried on bribery, corruption and obstruction charges beginning Monday.
In a letter that was disclosed Wednesday, the Democratic senator's attorneys argued the habit resulted from "two significant traumatic events" in his life.
A judge granted a one week delay in the corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez Friday, but the senator was not physically in court. He joined the proceedings by phone.
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez could end up blaming his wife during his federal corruption trial. According to newly unsealed court documents, the senator plans to testify that his wife led him to believe nothing illegal was taking place. The senator's trial is scheduled to begin next month.
Sen. Bob Menendez heads to trial next month to fight charges that he traded his political influence for cash, gold bars and a luxury car.
A judge has delayed the trial of Sen. Bob Menendez's wife, Nadine Menendez, as she undergoes surgery to treat a medical condition.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her run for U.S. Senate, days after embattled Sen. Bob Menendez announced he would not be running as a Democrat.
Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, announced that he won't run in the Democratic primary as he faces allegations he traded his political influence for money. He said he could seek reelection as an independent if he's exonerated.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey faces more than a dozen charges stemming from allegations he traded his political influence for money as part of a yearslong bribery scheme.
A judge in Manhattan has denied one of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez's motions to dismiss the bribery and extortion charges against him. The attorney for the senator claims the charges violated his client's constitutional protections. The decision could be appealed, which could delay the trial that's currently set to begin on May 6. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/43mSbcT
Charges against Sen. Bob Menendez have prompted new bipartisan anti-bribery House bill that alludes to the gold bars mentioned in his indictment.
Menendez and his wife stayed silent as they entered Manhattan federal court after they were charged in a new, 18-count indictment.
Just last week, a grand jury indicted Menendez on a dozen new counts including obstruction of justice, conspiracy, bribery and extortion.
Since being first charged last year, Menendez has resisted calls to resign and maintained his innocence.
New Jersey businessman Jose Uribe pleaded guilty Friday to trying to bribe U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez.
N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez is facing bribery and fraud charges that involve Egypt and Qatar.
