Prosecutors Oppose Sen. Menendez's Request to Delay Bribery Trial Related to Alleged Favors for Foreign Businessman
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Federal prosecutors opposed Sen. Menendez's request to delay his bribery trial, urging the judge to reject a 2-month postponement.
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Prosecutors said the current May trial schedule is reasonable despite the large amount of documents.
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Menendez, his wife, and 3 NJ businessmen were charged in Sept. with a bribery scheme involving gifts and favors.
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Menendez allegedly used his Senate influence to benefit an Egyptian businessman in exchange for bribes.
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Additional charges accuse Menendez of acting as a foreign agent and taking bribes to support the Egyptian government.