Senator Bob Menendez Convicted on All Counts in Corruption Trial
Guilty Verdict Delivered by Jury
New Jersey Democrat Faces Federal Charges
A jury has found Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) guilty on all 16 counts in his federal corruption trial. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday, after a month-long trial.
Menendez was accused of accepting bribes and other gifts from a wealthy Florida eye doctor in exchange for using his influence in the doctor's Medicare fraud case.
The charges against Menendez include bribery, conspiracy to commit bribery, extortion, obstruction of justice, and acting as a foreign agent.
Menendez is running for re-election to his New Jersey seat in November. He has denied the charges and has said he will appeal the verdict.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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