The bribery trial for Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, may be postponed for months due to Nadine’s medical condition. Her attorneys stated that she requires a surgical procedure in the next four to six weeks, along with significant follow-up and recovery treatment. The government does not object to the delay and suggested holding the trial in July or August instead. The judge has yet to approve the delay, and a status hearing is scheduled for June to reevaluate the timing of the trial, which was originally set for early May. The charges against the Menendezs and three New Jersey businessmen involve allegations of accepting gifts in return for business and legal favors.
Sen. Menendez, his wife, and the businessmen have all pleaded not guilty to the charges. Menendez is also accused of working as an unregistered foreign agent, and he and his wife face obstruction of justice and conspiracy to commit obstruction of justice charges. Despite calls for his resignation from some within his own party, Menendez has chosen to remain in the U.S. Senate. He has served in the Senate since 2006. The allegations against Menendez involve using his power as head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to benefit foreign governments and businessmen.
The delay in the trial is due to Nadine Menendez’s medical condition, which requires immediate attention. The government has agreed to the delay and suggested a later trial date in July or August. The judge has not yet approved the postponement, and a status hearing is scheduled for June to reassess the timing of the trial. The charges against the Menendezs and the businessmen involve bribery and conspiracy to use the senator’s power for personal gain.
The bribery trial involving Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, may be postponed for months due to Nadine’s medical condition. The government has agreed to the delay, and a status hearing is scheduled for June to determine the trial’s timing. Despite the charges against him, Menendez has chosen to remain in the Senate and has been serving since 2006. The allegations involve accepting gifts in return for business and legal favors, as well as using his power as head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for personal gain. The postponement of the trial will allow Nadine Menendez to undergo necessary medical treatment before proceeding with the legal proceedings.
