Sen. Menendez Faces New Bribery Charges for Allegedly Lobbying for Egyptian Interests
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Sen. Menendez was accused of conspiring to act as an unregistered agent of the Egyptian government in an updated indictment.
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Menendez allegedly took actions to benefit Egypt in exchange for bribes and favors from businessmen.
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Menendez allegedly lobbied the State Department and Senators to support Egyptian interests.
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The new charges come weeks after Menendez was accused of taking bribes from NJ businessmen.
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Over 30 Senate Democrats have called for Menendez to resign following the allegations.