The federal corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez begins on Monday with jury selection.
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez heads to Federal District Court in Manhattan on Monday for the start of his latest corruption trial - the second in the last seven years.Menendez is facing 16 charges, including obstruction of justice, bribery, extortion and public official acting as a foreign agent. Prosecutors allege the senator used his power and influence to gain lavish gifts, such as cash, gold bars a Mercedes-Benz convertible, furniture and payments on a home mortgage.
Robert and Nadine Menendez also spoke positively about the Qatari government when a businessman involved in the scheme was seeking a multimillion-dollar investment from a company with government ties.Cash and Gold Bars Found During Search of HomeInvestigators searched the couple's home in June of 2022. They found more than $480,000 in cash stuffed in envelopes and jackets and 13 gold bars worth over $100,000.
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