Federal Corruption Trial of Senator Bob Menendez

Opening statements began in the federal corruption trial of New Jersey Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez, accused of a bribery scheme involving governments of Egypt and Qatar. Menendez, along with two businessmen, faces charges of bribery in exchange for gold bars, jewelry, cash, and a Mercedes-Benz convertible.

Senator Bob Menendez Corruption Trial

Senator Bob Menendez is expected to blame his wife during his federal corruption trial as part of a defense strategy. Both Menendez and his wife have pleaded not guilty to bribery and obstruction of justice charges.

Sen. Bob Menendez Corruption Trial

Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey may blame his wife for alleged crimes in his corruption trial, claiming she was the one getting the money and hiding the truth from him.