Senator Menendez Faces Expulsion Review After Last Week's Conviction

Jul 22, 2024, 06:08 PM

Senator Bob Menendez is facing a significant legal and ethical challenge following his recent conviction on bribery and corruption charges last week. The U.S. Senate Ethics Committee has notified Menendez that it has unanimously voted to initiate an adjudicatory review of his alleged violations of Senate rules. This review, which could potentially lead to his expulsion from the Senate, is anticipated to be completed promptly. Menendez's legal team has announced plans to appeal the conviction.