Nadine Menendez, Wife of Sen. Bob Menendez, Postpones Trial Appearance Amidst Health Concerns
Delay in Bribery Trial
The bribery trial against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife, Nadine Menendez, in a federal court in New York has been indefinitely postponed.
Nadine Menendez's Health Condition
The reason for the postponement is Nadine Menendez's grade 3 cystic astrocytoma diagnosis, a benign brain tumor. She has been undergoing treatment for the condition, and her absence from court is considered a justifiable reason for the delay.
Background of the Case
Sen. Menendez and his wife were indicted in 2017 on charges of bribery, conspiracy, and violating campaign finance laws. The trial was initially set to begin in February 2020, but was delayed multiple times. Nadine Menendez's health concerns are the latest reason for the postponement.
Personal Background
Nadine Arslanian, an Armenian refugee of the Lebanese civil war, married Sen. Menendez in 2020. She is a former pharmaceutical executive and the granddaughter of a Lebanese prime minister.
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