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Washington DC, in a recent development, the start of the bribery trial involving New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been postponed by a week, shifting from May 6 to May 13. The decision came after attorneys on both sides agreed that the additional time would facilitate trial preparation efforts.
U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein made the adjustment during a pretrial hearing held in Manhattan. Notably, Senator Menendez was permitted to participate in the conference via telephone due to his prior commitments in the U.S. Senate, which extended into the late hours on Thursday.
Menendez, along with two New Jersey businessmen, has pleaded not guilty to allegations of receiving cash, gold bars, and a luxury car in exchange for carrying out political favors. The trial also involves Menendez’s wife, Nadine, who faces similar charges but will not go to trial until July due to medical reasons.
A significant development in the case is the guilty plea of a third businessman, Jose Uribe, who has agreed to testify against the others. This turn of events underscores the gravity of the charges and the complexity of the legal proceedings.
The criminal case has already had significant ramifications for Menendez, as it led to his relinquishment of his influential role as chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last fall.
In a recent court filing, Menendez’s legal team hinted at a potential defense strategy, suggesting that they may argue for exoneration by claiming a lack of criminal intent. This line of defense revolves around the assertion that Menendez was unaware of any illegal activity conducted by his wife in her dealings with the New Jersey businessmen.
As the trial date approaches, all eyes will be on the courtroom as the legal proceedings unfold and the truth behind the allegations comes to light. Stay tuned for further updates on this high-profile case.
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“My wife did it”.
Four-day-old article with only one (now two) comments? Is the guy that scary? He’s corrupt and needs to go to prison. There.