The corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is underway, as the jury was seated and opening arguments began on May 15 in a case that could alter the senator’s political future.
Mr. Menendez, who has been in political office since 1974, is facing 18 charges including conspiracy, bribery, and obstruction of justice. He is standing trial with two other defendants, New Jersey businessmen Wael Hana and Fred Daibes.
The senator’s wife, Nadine Menendez, has also been charged but will be tried separately in a case that could begin in July due to her health issues.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Pomerantz said the 70-year-old New Jersey politician delivered favors for three New Jersey businessmen beginning in 2018, when he and Ms. Menendez had begun dating….
