U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, a Bitcoin skeptic, has been charged with bribery after allegedly accepting gold, cash, and mortgage payments from three businessmen and using his power and influence to benefit them, contradicting his previous criticism of cryptocurrencies.
Senator Robert Menendez, who is facing federal corruption charges, allegedly sent a text message to his then-girlfriend promising to sign off on nearly $100 million in arms sales to Egypt, indicating his alleged criminal actions began shortly after his previous trial; Menendez and his now-wife are accused of orchestrating wide-ranging schemes involving bribery and extortion.
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey has announced that he will run against Sen. Bob Menendez, who has been indicted on corruption-related offenses and has refused to step down, stating that New Jersey deserves better representation in the Senate.
Democratic US senator from New Jersey, Bob Menendez, is facing calls for his resignation after being charged with accepting bribes, leading Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats to call for him to step down.
The indictment of Senator Bob Menendez for corruption charges related to aiding the Egyptian government has intensified calls for US lawmakers to withhold military aid to Egypt.
Senator Bob Menendez, facing federal bribery charges, has hired lawyer Abbe Lowell, who is also representing Hunter Biden in his defense against federal gun charges, sparking calls for Menendez's resignation from fellow Democrats.
Senator Bob Menendez, who has been indicted in two different scandals, plans to run for re-election despite the mounting controversies and evidence against him.
The recent indictment of Senator Bob Menendez on federal bribery charges has created a split in the Democratic Party, with New Jersey state leaders calling for his resignation while Washington Democrats, including President Joe Biden, have remained supportive.
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has become the first senator to support a vote to expel Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey from the Senate over federal bribery charges, although it is unlikely he will secure the two-thirds majority needed to force Menendez out of office.
Sen. Bob Menendez defiantly insists he will continue to cast votes on behalf of the people of New Jersey despite facing federal bribery charges and calls for his resignation.
Sen. Bob Menendez's wife, Nadine Arslanian Menendez, was involved in a car accident where she hit and killed a man, but she was not charged as the man was jaywalking and not crossing at a marked crosswalk; however, Arslanian is now facing a federal indictment in a bribery scheme along with her husband.
Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine Menendez were indicted on federal corruption charges, with prosecutors revealing that Nadine's involvement in a fatal car accident led to one of the bribes received by the senator.
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) plans to run for reelection and denies any wrongdoing amidst bribery charges, including allegations of accepting cash, gold, and a Mercedes-Benz in exchange for favors, with senators reacting humorously to the news of the gold bars allegedly found at his home.
Nadine Arslanian, the wife of US Senator Bob Menendez, has been charged with bribery in a scandal involving luxury gifts, cash, and payments, raising criminal allegations against Menendez yet again and potentially putting Arslanian behind bars for up to 45 years.
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is facing a new charge of conspiring to act as an agent of the Egyptian government, in addition to the bribery charges against him and his wife, accusing him of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act and acting on behalf of Egyptian military and intelligence officials.
Senator Bob Menendez is facing an additional charge of secretly acting as an agent of the government of Egypt while serving as the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, adding to the previous charges of bribery and fraud.
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez faces a new charge of conspiracy to act as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government in his ongoing corruption case, which includes allegations of accepting bribes in exchange for influence and interfering with law enforcement probes.
Senator Robert Menendez, who is facing bribery charges, has been accused of conspiring to act as an agent of Egypt without registering with the Justice Department, intensifying pressure for him to resign from office.
The charges against Senator Robert Menendez and his wife highlight the influence of Egypt's powerful intelligence agency, with the couple being accused of conspiring to act as agents of the Egyptian government in exchange for bribes and other benefits.
An indictment against Senator Menendez for involvement in a bribery scheme exposes the corruption and lack of accountability in Egypt, raising concerns about the sincerity of the US commitment to human rights and the plight of political prisoners.
Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) has been charged with conspiring with his wife and a New Jersey businessman to act as a foreign agent of Egypt, marking the first time a sitting U.S. senator has been accused of working on behalf of another government.
Senator Bob Menendez's wife and three other alleged co-conspirators accused in a bribery scheme pleaded not guilty in federal court, with the indictment claiming that Menendez and his wife accepted bribes in exchange for using his power as a senator to benefit certain individuals and the Egyptian government.
US Senator Bob Menendez's wife, Nadine, has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring with her husband to act as a foreign agent of Egypt, with the couple already facing bribery charges.