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Senator Bob Menendez Found Guilty on All 16 Counts in Corruption Trial, Plans to Resign

Jul 17, 2024, 11:39 AM

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been found guilty on all 16 counts in a federal corruption trial. The charges include bribery, wire fraud, extortion, obstruction of justice, and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. Menendez was accused of accepting bribes in the form of gold bars, cash, and a Mercedes Benz in exchange for using his political influence to benefit Egyptian and Qatari interests. Following the conviction on 16 bribery charges, several Senate Democrats, including Sen. John Thune, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Sen. Jacky Rosen, and Sen. Ted Cruz, have called for Menendez to resign, with some advocating for his expulsion if he does not step down. Menendez, who has denied the allegations, faces up to 20 years in prison. Reports indicate that Menendez has informed allies of his intention to resign from the Senate.