Menendezs

Jury Deliberation Begins in Sen. Menendez’s High-Stakes Bribery Trial Featuring International Intrigue and Allegations of Domestic Deceit

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NEW YORK — Jurors are set to begin deliberations in the high-profile corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, following weeks of testimony involving allegations of bribes including gold bars, cash, and luxury cars. The trial, held in Manhattan federal court, has captured public attention with its vivid narrative of financial dealings with Egyptian officials, Qatari investors, and the intimate involvement of Menendez’s now-wife, Nadine Arslanian. The crux of the case lies in determining whether Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, corrupted his office by accepting bribes from three businessmen since 2018, as claimed by federal prosecutors. … Read more

Senator Menendez’s Lawyer Claims Bribery Case Ends Now in Spirited Court Defense

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NEW YORK — In a spirited closing argument in a New York courtroom, the defense counsel for Senator Bob Menendez sought to dismantle the federal government’s bribery case against him, firmly telling the jury that the allegations should meet their end. Over the course of the nearly two-month trial, Menendez, alongside two New Jersey businessmen also implicated in the case, has maintained a plea of not guilty. The defense attorney, Adam Fee, delivered a robust critique of the prosecution’s charges, asserting that they lacked substantial merit. This dramatic appeal occurred as the trial neared its … Read more

Closing Arguments Clash in Senator Menendez’s Bribery Trial as Defense Ridicules Prosecution’s Claims

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NEWARK, N.J. — In an intense federal bribery trial held in Newark, conflicting portraits of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez were painted during final arguments. Prosecutors charged that Menendez engaged in pervasive corruption soon after he began dating his wife, Nadine, in 2018, involving illicit gains from cash, gold, and a luxury car. On the other hand, his defense vehemently challenged the prosecutors’ narrative, calling it an overreach built on unstable allegations. The government’s closing arguments spanned five hours across two days, with Prosecutor Paul Monteleoni summarizing the evidence linking the financial and material gains to … Read more