Politics Sep 11 Former Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife sentenced to 4½ years in prison for role in bribery scheme By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Politics Jun 17 Former Sen. Bob Menendez to begin serving 11-year sentence for accepting bribes of gold and cash The federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that the New Jersey Democrat is in custody at the Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill in Minersville, Pennsylvania. By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Politics Apr 21 Nadine Menendez, wife of former senator, convicted in bribery scheme Menendez was convicted Monday of teaming up with her husband to accept bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car from three New Jersey men looking for help with their business dealings or legal troubles. By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Politics Jan 29 Former Sen. Bob Menendez receives 11-year prison sentence for bribery conviction Prosecutors had requested a 15-year prison term for the Democrat who was convicted of multiple charges including acting as an agent for Egypt for selling his once-considerable clout in Washington for bribes worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. By Chris Megerian, Associated Press
Politics Jan 10 Prosecutors seek 15-year prison sentence for Menendez after bribery conviction Menendez was convicted in July of 16 corruption charges brought after an FBI raid on his home in 2022 turned up $150,000 in gold bars and $480,000 in cash, much of which prosecutors alleged was the result of bribes paid by three… By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Aug 20 New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to resign from Senate after bribery convictions By Associated Press Menendez signaled his resignation last month in a letter to Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. Continue reading
Jul 23 New Jersey Sen. Menendez will resign in August following bribery conviction By Michael Catalini, Associated Press U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office Aug. 20 following his conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government. Continue reading
Jul 17 Democratic senators consider expelling Menendez after conviction in bribery trial By Stephen Groves, Associated Press While Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, has six months remaining in his term, Democrats have made it clear they don't want him in office any longer. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 7:27 Democratic leaders call for New Jersey Sen. Menendez to resign after conviction By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Ryan Connelly Holmes New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has been found guilty on all counts in a federal corruption trial. The prominent Democrat was accused of abuse of power and enriching himself and associates. Just minutes after the verdict was delivered, Senate Majority… Continue watching
Jul 16 Jury convicts Sen. Bob Menendez for accepting bribes of cash, gold and a car By Larry Neumeister, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Prosecutors said the New Jersey Democrat abused his power to protect allies from criminal investigations and enrich associates through acts that included meeting with Egyptian intelligence officials and helping that country access millions in U.S. military aid. Continue reading