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US·United States·2024-07-16

Menendez convicted on bribery, acting as Egyptian agent

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US Senator Bob Menendez was convicted in July 2024 on all 16 federal counts including bribery, extortion, and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. Prosecutors proved he accepted gold bars, cash, and a Mercedes-Benz in exchange for official acts.

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official·U.S. Department of Justice

DOJ — Senator Menendez indictment

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Docket: United States v. Menendez

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United States v. MENENDEZ-Zamora

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United States v. MENENDEZ-Zamora

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Jorge Felix Menendez

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Robert Menendez

Senator (NJ) 2006–2024