Sen. Robert Menendez

Judge Throws Out 4 Bribery Charges In Sen. Menendez Case

1:18pm September 29, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

Eighteen charges remain against Menendez and an eye doctor, Salomon Melgen. The men are accused of engaging in a bribery scheme involving lavish trips and political campaigns.

Former Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Robert Menendez, D-N.J., is fighting back against corruption charges.

Menendez Lawyers Accuse Government Of 'Fixation On Sex,' 'Salacious Headlines'

5:08pm September 11, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., is pushing back against Department of Justice charges of corruption. In filings Thursday night, his legal team tried to poke holes in the government's evidence.

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., (right) speaks alongside his lawyer, Abbe Lowell, after being indicted on corruption charges in April.

Sen. Menendez's Corruption Trial Hasn't Begun, But Legal Sparring Has

10:00am June 03, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

The Justice Department indicted the New Jersey Democrat just two months ago on bribery and conspiracy charges. But lawyers in the case already seem to be getting under each other's skin.

Sen. Robert Menendez on his way to the Senate floor for a series of votes last week.

The Menendez Paradox: Facing Charges After Testifying Against Corruption

10:50pm April 02, 2015

by Peter Overby

The senator who once testified against a corrupt mayor is facing his own federal corruption charges.

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Could Chris Christie Appoint Himself To The U.S. Senate? Yes, He Can

5:20pm April 02, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

The indictment of Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., could lead to Chris Christie, R-N.J., appointing a replacement. With Christie's presidential prospects, he might want to consider appointing himself.

Sen. Robert Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey.

Sen. Robert Menendez Indicted On Corruption Charges

8:12pm April 01, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The indictment alleges that Menendez abused his office to benefit a friend and donor. The New Jersey senator has always maintained his innocence.

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., speaks to reporters during a news conference in Newark on Friday. The Justice Department plans to file charges alleging that he did political favors for a friend and donor, NPR has confirmed.

Source: Justice Dept. Prepares To Charge N.J. Sen. Menendez With Corruption

9:06pm March 06, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

It is alleged the Democrat did political favors for a friend and donor; it's not clear when charges will be filed. In a press conference Friday night, Menendez said he'd always acted lawfully.