Senator Robert Menendez Accused of Corruption
Allegations of Corruption Raised Against New Jersey Senator
Menendez and Wife Face Wide-Ranging Charges in International Bribery Scheme
In a bombshell turn of events, United States Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife Nadine have been indicted on corruption-related charges in a wide-ranging international bribery scheme. The indictment, unsealed Friday, alleges that Menendez and his wife accepted bribes and gifts in exchange for political favors, including access to the senator.
The charges stem from a years-long investigation into Menendez's relationship with Dr. Salomon Melgen, a Florida eye surgeon. Melgen is accused of giving bribes and gifts to Menendez in exchange for the senator's assistance in obtaining government contracts and visas. Menendez is also accused of using his influence to obtain visas for Melgen's girlfriends and to protect Melgen's business interests from scrutiny.
The indictment is a major setback for Menendez, who is one of the most powerful Democrats in the Senate. He is a senior member of the Foreign Relations Committee and the Armed Services Committee. The charges could potentially derail his political career and lead to his expulsion from the Senate.
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