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Sen. Menendez Pleads Not Guilty to Bribery Charges; Calls Mount for His Resignation

  • Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes in exchange for political favors.

  • Prosecutors say they found nearly $500,000 in cash and over $100,000 in gold bars in a search of Menendez's home.

  • Menendez is accused of abusing his power to benefit Egypt in exchange for bribes from a businessman.

  • Prosecutors allege Menendez's wife Nadine was involved in collecting hundreds of thousands in bribes. She also pleaded not guilty.

  • Calls are mounting for Menendez to resign, with over half of Senate Democrats saying he should step down.

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