Bob Menendez Guilty Verdict
He was found guilty of bribery, extortion, fraud, and obstruction of justice.
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Menendez had insisted after the July 16 verdict that he was innocent and promised to appeal.Â
Prosecutors seek 15 years in prison for former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after bribery conviction
When he was charged in fall 2023, Menendez was chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Prosecutors had requested a 15-year prison term for the Democrat who was convicted of multiple charges.Â
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