Senator Bob Menendez Fights Back Against False Bribery Charges, Lawyers Assert Constitutional Immunity

New York, NY (AP) — Senator Bob Menendez and his lawyers are seeking the dismissal of charges, including bribery, as they argue that the claims made by New York federal prosecutors are “outrageously false” and “distort reality.” Menendez and his wife had previously pleaded not guilty after being charged with accepting bribes in exchange for using his influence to benefit three New Jersey businessmen, who have also pleaded not guilty. The indictment has been updated to include allegations that Menendez used his political power to secretly advance Egypt’s interests and assist a businessman associated with … Read more

New Jersey Senator Menendez Hires Defense Attorney Known for Criticizing Prosecutorial Overreach

TRENTON, N.J. – Senator Bob Menendez, who is set to stand trial in New York in May, has hired a new lawyer to represent him. The move comes as Menendez faces a series of indictments alleging bribery and acting as an unregistered foreign agent. Menendez’s new attorney, Yaakov Roth, will join his legal team in the fight against the charges. Menendez’s current lawyers wrote in a statement that the accusations against him are “outrageously false” and distort the truth. Roth, who has previously expressed concerns about the criminalization of politics, will no doubt bring his … Read more