Bribery Trial of Nadine Menendez Postponed Indefinitely
Wife of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez Faces Charges
Original Indictment Included Husband
A federal judge has indefinitely postponed the trial of Nadine Arslanian Menendez, the wife of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, who faces bribery and corruption charges. The trial was scheduled to begin on July 17, but was delayed at the request of Menendez's attorney.
The charges against Nadine Menendez stem from an alleged bribery scheme involving her husband. In September 2023, both Bob and Nadine Menendez were indicted on charges of bribery. However, Bob Menendez's trial is still ongoing.
The core of the charges against the Menendezes is that they orchestrated a bribery scheme while Bob Menendez was a U.S. senator. Prosecutors allege that the Menendezes accepted bribes from a wealthy donor in exchange for political favors.
Nadine Menendez has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Her attorney has said that she is innocent and that the charges are politically motivated.
The postponement of Nadine Menendez's trial is a setback for prosecutors who have been trying to hold the Menendezes accountable for their alleged crimes.
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