Menendez Faces Mounting Pressure as Corruption Trial Intensifies
• Senator Menendez's wife filed to sever her corruption trial from her husband's to avoid prejudice and maintain confidential marital communications.
• The Menendezes pleaded not guilty in October to taking bribes from 3 New Jersey businessmen.
• Prosecutors found gold bars & cash in Menendez’s apartment from a businessman who arranged meetings with Egyptian officials.
• Prosecutors accuse Menendez of helping a NJ businessman seek investment from a Qatari company tied to Qatar's government.
• The latest allegations add pressure for Menendez to resign amid calls from members of his own party.