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Nadine Menendez, wife of former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for her part in selling her husband’s influence for high-end bribes. Continue reading “Former Senator’s Wife Sentenced To 4.5 Years In Prison For Bribery”
UPDATE: Later in the day, Sen. Bob Menendez told CBS News he has not spoken to allies about resigning. Stay tuned… Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has reportedly told allies he will resign his Senate seat after being convicted on federal corruption charges yesterday. Continue reading “Sen. Bob Menendez Tells Allies He Will Resign”
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been found guilty of all charges in his federal corruption trial. He now faces 36 years in prison. Continue reading “Sen. Menendez Found Guilty In Federal Corruption Trial”
Some news items you might have missed: • USA Today: Ken Block, the voter fraud expert Donald Trump hired to find widespread voter fraud after the 2020 election, says the Donald has been lying ever since Block told him the election wasn’t stolen. Continue reading “Trump’s Election Expert: 2020 Election Wasn’t Stolen + More News”
A superseding indictment filed by prosecutors alleges Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) acted as a foreign agent and “provided sensitive U.S. Government information and took other steps that secretly aided the Government of Egypt.” Continue reading “Menendez Charged With Acting As Foreign Agent For Egypt”
At this writing, there are now 16 Democratic Senators calling for recently indicted Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to resign, including fellow New Jersey Democrat Senator Cory Booker. Continue reading “Democratic Senators Call For Menendez To Resign”
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) (screen capture)
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Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey had reason to celebrate yesterday as the two and a half month long corruption trial against him ended in a mistrial as jurors found themselves deadlocked and unable to come to a unanimous decision.
Speaking to reporters, Menendez referenced his political foes who he says were “digging” his “political grave” so they could take over his senate seat.
“To those who were digging my political grave so they could jump into my seat, I know who you are and I won’t forget you,” the Democratic senator said.
“To those who are digging my political grave so that they could jump into my seat, I know who you are & I won’t forget you.” -Sen. Menendez pic.twitter.com/qH4zOKaIOB— FOX & friends (@foxandfriends) November 17, 2017