Posted 1/16/2024, 1:21:15 PM
Menendez Seeks Separate Trial From Wife in Bribery Case, Citing Need to Testify Against Her
- Sen. Menendez and wife seek separate trials in bribery case against them
- Menendez argues he lacked knowledge of some of his wife's conduct, would have to testify against her in joint trial
- Wife argues joint trial would show "irreconcilable conflict" between spouses, unfairly limit her defense
- Couple pleads not guilty to charges of bribery, honest services fraud, extortion related to gifts
- Menendez stepped down as Foreign Relations Committee chair after indictment