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Judge declares mistrial in Sen. Robert Menendez's corruption case

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the case of New Jersey's Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez on Thursday. Menendez was accused of exerting political influence on behalf of a wealthy donor in exchange for lavish gifts. A juror who spoke to reporters said nearly all of the jurors favored acquitting Menendez of the charges. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss.
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