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Ridgewood NJ, Democratic Senator Bob Menendez will resign from his U.S. Senate seat following his conviction in a federal bribery trial, according to multiple news sources . The timeline for his resignation has not yet been disclosed.
Conviction Details
The Democratic senator was convicted on July 16 for taking bribes in exchange for corrupt acts, including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government. Despite the verdict, Menendez has maintained his innocence and has vowed to appeal the conviction.
Impact on Senate Seat
Menendez’s resignation allows New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to appoint a successor to serve the remainder of Menendez’s term, which expires on January 3. This seat is already up for election on November 5. The Democratic candidate, U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, is well-positioned in the Democratic-leaning state and will face Republican Curtis Bashaw in the upcoming election.
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Bob was a lousy criminal.
No one was better at grifting than Sleepy Joe Biden.
This guy is the ultimate Hudson county scumbag.
Another intersection picture with our former mayor. Hmmmm