Sen. Bob Menendez Faces Additional Charge of Conspiring to Act as Foreign Agent for Egypt

Federal prosecutors announced an additional charge against Sen. Bob Menendez, alleging he conspired to act as a foreign agent of Egypt.

Menendez and his wife were previously indicted on corruption charges related to accepting bribes. They plead not guilty.

New charge alleges Menendez met with Egyptian officials in 2019 to discuss a human rights issue, and later advocated for Egypt on a key foreign policy issue.

Prosecutors say Menendez's wife and a NJ businessman conspired for Menendez to act on behalf of Egypt.

Menendez faces up to 50 years in prison if convicted on all charges. He maintains his innocence.