Democratic Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted on federal corruption charges linked with several New Jersey businessmen.
The Charges: Menendez is accused of engaging in a corrupt relationship with three New Jersey associates and businessmen, and accepted significant bribes in exchange for using his senatorial power and influence.
* Named in the indictment with Menendez are his wife Nadine, real estate developer Fred Daibes, and associates Wael Hana and Joseph Uribe.
* These bribes included cash, gold, mortgage payments, compensation for a low-or-no-show job, a luxury vehicle, and other gifts.
Previous Case: Menendez faced an unrelated corruption trial six years ago that ended with a hung jury.
Further Steps: The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced that prosecutors would share more details about the charges at a press event.
Indictment Unsealed: The indictment was unsealed in federal court in Manhattan.
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