U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has filed to run for reelection as an independent even as he is on trial on federal bribery charges
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat who is on trial on federal bribery charges in New York, has filed to run as an independent candidate for reelection. Menendez, 70, had said this year that he would not seek the Democratic nomination to pursue a fourth term, and on Monday filed paperwork with the state to launch an independent bid on the ballot. He had previously said an independent run for office was possible.
His attorneys said his conduct constituted carrying out diplomacy and working on behalf of constituents. The gold bars belonged to his wife, and the cash laying around his house was a longtime habit stemming from his parents' escape from Communist Cuba, according to his attorney. Daibes and Hana are on trial alongside Menendez. Nadine Menendez is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, the senator has said, and is expected to go on trial later this summer.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nadine Menendez, wife of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, being treated for breast cancerNadine Menendez will undergo a mastectomy, her husband revealed in a statement as his trial was underway.
Read more »
New photos depict cash and gold bars seized from New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's homeJonathan Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in New York.
Read more »
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez on testifying at his bribery trial: 'That's to be determined'Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, is set to be tried on bribery, corruption and obstruction charges beginning Monday.
Read more »
For a second time, New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez faces corruption trialThe 70-year-old New Jersey Democrat and his wife are accused of accepting bribes from three wealthy businessmen in his home state.
Read more »
For a second time, New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez faces corruption trialThe 70-year-old New Jersey Democrat and his wife are accused of accepting bribes from three wealthy businessmen in his home state.
Read more »
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez goes on trial in New York on federal corruption chargesSen. Robert Menendez, a powerful Democrat from New Jersey, goes on trial in Manhattan on federal corruption charges. Two New Jersey businessmen accused of bribing him are his co-defendants.
Read more »