A jury found New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez guilty on all 16 charges against him, including bribery and obstruction of justice.
Federal prosecutors accused Menendez of accepting cash, gold bars, and mortgage payments to benefit Egypt and Qatar. Three New Jersey businessmen were also implicated. Menendez’s wife, Nadine, faces charges too, but her trial is delayed due to surgery.
Menendez, a senator since 2006, chose not to seek the Democratic nomination for re-election in November. He filed to run as an Independent. Menendez faces sentencing on October 29 and could spend over 200 years in prison.
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