Posted 10/23/2023, 9:48:00 PM
Menendez Pleads Not Guilty to New Corruption Charges in NY Court
- Sen. Menendez pleaded not guilty to new conspiracy charge in NY federal court
- Accused of acting as agent for Egypt while chairing Senate Foreign Relations Committee
- Forced to step down from powerful committee post after charged last month
- Menendez allegedly took bribes from NJ businessmen in exchange for corrupt acts
- Faces trial in May; claims charges "absurd" and he's been loyal only to U.S. his whole life