Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, his wife and two businessmen have pleaded not guilty to federal charges in a case accusing the senator of pocketing bribes of cash and gold bars
It's the second corruption case in a decade against Menendez, whose last trial involving different allegations ended with jurorsAuthorities say they found nearly $500,000 in cash, much of it hidden in clothing and closets, as well as more than $100,000 in gold bars in a search of the New Jersey home Menendez, 69, shares with his wife.
Two of the businessmen, Jose Uribe and Fred Daibes, also were arraigned and pleaded not guilty. The third, Wael Hana, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges including conspiracy to commit bribery. Hana One of the envelopes full of cash found at his home, however, bore Daibes’ DNA and was marked with the real estate developer’s return address, according to prosecutors.
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