Share this @internewscast.com

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., on Wednesday filed a motion to dismiss an indictment charging him with bribery and acting as a foreign agent.

Menendez and his wife, Nadine, in September were charged with bribery over their alleged acceptance of “hundreds of thousands of dollars” in exchange for the use of the senator’s influence to enrich three New Jersey businessmen and allegedly to benefit the Egyptian government.

Menendez was faced with additional charges in October alleging the Democratic senator, who served as the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the time, “provided sensitive U.S. Government information and took other steps that secretly aided the Government of Egypt.”

He, his wife and the businessmen have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

A federal grand jury last week hit Menendez with a second superseding indictment alleging that he assisted one of the businessmen, a New Jersey developer, with acquiring a multimillion-dollar investment from a company linked to Qatar by making several statements supportive of the country. Menendez also allegedly exchanged text messages with the developer about the alleged scheme, the indictment said.

Menendez’s motion to dismiss the indictment comes a day after he forcefully denied the new allegations in remarks on the Senate floor Tuesday. He denied wrongdoing and called on his colleagues to give him the chance to explain himself in court.

In his almost 20-minute speech, Menendez slammed what he characterized as “sensational” allegations against him that have spurred a growing list of colleagues demanding his resignation.

“The United States Attorney’s Office is engaged not in a prosecution, but a persecution,” he said. “They seek a victory, not justice.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
ICE in Chicago protest: Neurodivergent man among 4 charged after clash at Broadview ICE facility, supporters say

Chicago ICE Protest: Supporters Report Neurodivergent Man and 3 Others Charged Following Broadview Facility Incident

CHICAGO (WLS) — Four individuals appeared in court on Monday following a…
Teen shootout sends blue city residents running for cover as youth gangs surge ahead of mayoral race: expert

Youth Violence Escalates: Residents Concerned About Gang Activity as Mayoral Race Approaches, Expert Says

New York City has observed a concerning increase in juvenile crime following…
Daughter honors missing mom 1 year after Helene flooding

Daughter Pays Tribute to Mother 1 Year After Helene Flood Disaster

One year after Helene’s floodwaters carried Kim Ashby away, she remains among…
House Democrats rally at Capitol in last-ditch effort to alter spending bill

House Democrats Gather at Capitol in Final Push to Revise Spending Bill

On Monday evening, House Democrats gathered for a crucial strategy session in…
Blogger arrested for sharing anti-Hamas meme online, claims cops didn't know about October 7th horrors

Blogger Detained for Posting Anti-Hamas Meme, Alleges Police Unaware of October 7th Events

A blogger has blasted British police after they arrested him for sharing…
Charlie Kirk Shot

Hearing Scheduled for Suspect in Charlie Kirk Case

PROVO, Utah (AP) — The 22-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk…
Schools close in Bahamas as Tropical Storm Imelda approaches

Bahamas Schools Shut Down Due to Advancing Tropical Storm Imelda

Power outages were reported in certain regions, prompting authorities to close government…
James Comey's well-deserved indictment: Letters

James Comey Faces Indictment: A Look at the Details

The Issue: The indictment of former FBI Director James Comey for lying…
Three activists indicted for doxing ICE agent in Los Angeles

Three Activists Charged for Sharing Personal Information of ICE Agent in LA

The defendants are each charged with one count of conspiracy and one…
Congress faces funding impasse as government shutdown looms

Congress Struggles to Approve Funding, Risking Government Shutdown

Democratic and Republican congressional leaders left a White House meeting with President…
Iowa revokes license of schools superintendent arrested by ICE, saying he is in US illegally

Iowa Rescinds License of School Superintendent Detained by ICE for Alleged Illegal U.S. Residency

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — On Monday, the professional license of the…
Tropical Storm Imelda, Huricane Humberto deliver double threat, brining dangerous surf and flooding for US

Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto Pose Twin Threats with Dangerous Surf and Flooding in the US

Tropical Storm Imelda is predicted to gain strength and develop into a…