Menendez, Robert – VOXYVOTE

Menendez Lashed Out on the Senate Floor. Now, He’s Fighting Back in Court.

Lawyers for Senator Robert Menendez filed a dismissal motion on Wednesday, offering a first glimpse into the New Jersey Democrat’s defense strategy.

Menendez, in Defiant Speech, Says Bribery Case Against Him Is ‘Baseless’

Senator Robert Menendez accused prosecutors of conducting a public smear campaign and denied accepting bribes to benefit the governments of Egypt and Qatar.

The Menendez Bribery Case: What We Know

Senator Robert Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, was charged with accepting bribes, including cash, gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz, in exchange for political favors.

Menendez Case Puts Focus on Qatar’s Push to Turn Wealth Into Influence

The tiny Gulf state has cultivated relationships with powerful people and institutions to raise its global profile, and to protect its interests.

Menendez Faces a New Charge: Aiding the Qatari Government

Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey was previously charged with using his influence to help the government of Egypt.