US Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have been charged as part of a bribery inquiry. The couple allegedly accepted lavish gifts, vacations, and campaign contributions in exchange for political favors. The charges include conspiracy, bribery, and making false statements. Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, is one of the highest-ranking Hispanic lawmakers in Congress and has been a vocal advocate for immigrant rights. The indictment accuses him of using his position to benefit close friend and donor, Dr. Salomon Melgen, a Florida eye doctor. Menendez has denied the charges and vowed to fight the allegations..
In the summer of 2022, federal agents executed search warrants at Mr Menendez’s home and found evidence of the bribery agreements, including over $480,000 (£391,000) in cash, much of which was “stuffed into envelopes and hidden in clothing, closets and a safe”, prosecutors allege.
During the summer of 2022, federal agents conducted a search at Mr Menendez’s residence, where they discovered substantial proof of bribery agreements. This evidence included a sum of over $480,000 in cash, with a significant portion concealed in envelopes and various locations throughout the house. Prosecutors have made these allegations based on their findings.
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