Senator Menendez Accused of Accepting Bribes for Political Favors
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Prosecutors allege Sen. Menendez's wife received a diamond engagement ring as part of a $150,000 bribe for the senator's influence.
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Part of the bribe money was used to buy a Mercedes convertible for Mrs. Menendez.
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Prosecutors claim a confidential source said a co-defendant risked "ruining things with Bob" by keeping some of the bribe money.
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Cash, including over $5,000 in $50 bills, was found in boots in the Menendez home.
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Prosecutors say Sen. Menendez contacted mayors to convince them to use a COVID testing company that was paying his wife.