'I firmly believe that when all the facts are presented, not only will I be exonerated, but I still will be New Jersey’s senior senator,' the Democrat said at a news conference Monday.
ExpandSen. Bob Menendez, D-N.Y., speaks during a press conference at Hudson County Community College’s North Hudson Campus on Sept. 25, 2023 in Union City, New Jersey.Sen. Bob Menendez indicated that he has no plans to resign Monday, days after federal authorities announced that he and his wife had been indicted on bribery charges.“The allegations leveled against me are just that — allegations,” the New Jersey Democrat said at a news conference.
Democrats and Republicans have called for Menendez’s resignation after prosecutors announced Friday that he and his wife, Nadine Arslanian, had been indicted on corruption charges. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, called for Menendez to step down after the charges were made public. Former President Donald Trump, who is leading the GOP race for the 2024 presidential nomination, said
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Bribery case against Sen. Menendez shines light on powerful New Jersey developer accused of corruptionThe bribery case brought against Sen. Bob Menendez includes allegations that he took cash and gold in exchange for interfering in a criminal case.
Lire la suite »
Chris Christie rules out running for indicted New Jersey J Sen. Bob Menendez's seat“I have no interest in being in the U.S. Senate,” Christie said in an interview on 'Meet the Press,' as Menendez faces growing calls to resign after he was charged with bribery.
Lire la suite »
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez hires Hunter Biden lawyer for bribery caseMenendez is facing three counts of federal bribery charges.
Lire la suite »
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, to address charges of bribery, fraud and extortionSen. Bob Menendez is expected to make his first public comments on the matter in Hudson County, where he grew up and launched his political career.
Lire la suite »
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to hold news conference days after federal indictmentPowerful Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted on Friday on federal bribery charges.
Lire la suite »
Watch: Sen. Bob Menendez speaks in New Jersey on heels of bribery indictmentNew Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted on federal bribery charges on Friday. Menendez has previously denied wrongdoing and said in a statement, “I’m not going anywhere.” This stream starts at 11:30 a.m. ET. Please refresh your browser if it does not show up. WASHINGTON — Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is set to hold a press conference…
Lire la suite »