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Ridgewood NJ, in a historic corruption case, former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez (D) was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after being convicted of bribery, fraud, and extortion (New Jersey Values?) . The sentencing, handed down in Manhattan federal court, marks the dramatic fall of the once-powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman.
Bribery Scheme: Gold Bars, Cash, and Foreign Influence
Menendez, 71, was found guilty in July on all 16 counts related to an elaborate bribery scheme. Prosecutors revealed that Menendez accepted gold bars, cash, and other illicit payments to:
✅ Influence criminal investigations in New Jersey
✅ Provide sensitive government intel to Egyptian officials
✅ Advance the interests of New Jersey businessmen
His conviction effectively ended a three-term Senate career, during which he was a powerful player in foreign policy and domestic affairs.
Who Else Was Involved?
Menendez was indicted in 2023 alongside his wife, Nadine Menendez, and three New Jersey businessmen:
- Nadine Menendez – Her trial is postponed until March due to breast cancer treatment.
- Fred Daibes & Wael Hana – Both were convicted and sentenced to nearly a decade in prison, along with over $1 million in fines.
- Jose Uribe – The final co-conspirator is set for sentencing in April.
What’s Next?
The case has sent shockwaves through New Jersey politics, serving as a stark warning against corruption in public office. With Menendez behind bars, attention now shifts to his co-defendants and the broader impact on political ethics in Washington.
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Hudson County politician…
he’s already kissing the ring and asking for a pardon – disgusting.
After the dismissal of the first trial a couple years ago, Menendez did not learn his lesson. He had a second chance and blew it! His wife is next. Democrat NJ politicians!
Hudson County politics, what about Bergen County politics, look at the bullshit with the BERGEN blue law, look at the bullshit that goes on in the village of Ridgewood.
Everyone cries about the mayor and council, well you people voted them in. Look at the majority that voted for them is there anyone lined up to take over now. No there is not.
Look at this mayor and council how much did they spend in the past two years a lot, not saying that some of these things need to be done, but they did spend a lot of money and they did get things done. You go back 10 years and they didn’t spend any money, And they did very little in repairs throughout the town. Very little maintenance. Yes they kept taxes down because they didn’t spend. Well, now you have no choice to make these repairs and keep up with maintenance and guess what that comes from your taxes.
And absolutely disgusting human being. Good riddance Bob your about to become somebody’s maytag.