Senator Menendez Pleads Not Guilty to New Bribery and Corruption Charges
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Sen. Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty to new bribery and corruption charges related to allegedly doing favors for businessmen and foreign governments in exchange for gifts and money.
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Menendez is accused of acting as a "quasi-spy" for Egypt, steering foreign aid money to the country, and helping a businessman get a lucrative meat export contract to Egypt.
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Menendez allegedly received over $500,000 in cash, gold bars worth over $100,000, and other gifts like a Mercedes Benz from the businessmen.
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The senator has stepped down from his role as ranking member on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee but refuses to resign from the Senate.
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Menendez dodged questions about whether he will run for re-election in November, as he faces trial in May on 16 total charges.