BREAKING: Senator Bob Menendez Found Guilty on Corruption Charges

Indictment and Trial Details

On Tuesday, a federal jury found Democratic Senator Bob Menendez guilty on all counts of corruption charges. The charges stem from accusations that the senator used his influence to promote the interests of donors in Egypt and Qatar and diverted the contributions to his lavish lifestyle.

70-year-old Menendez, who was appointed to the Senate by Governor Jon Corzine, chaired the influential United States Senate Committee on.

Possible Senate Career End

The conviction marks a major setback for Menendez, whose Senate career is likely to end this year regardless of the outcome of the corruption trial. This is because the Senate Ethics Committee has already recommended he be expelled if he is convicted.

Current Status

As of July 16, 2024, 12:41 pm, Menendez remains a US Senator despite his guilty verdict. However, at 2:25 PM EDT, the same day, he was officially classified as a convicted felon.