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NJ Senator Robert Menendez and his wife plead not guilty to federal bribery charges

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The Democratic New Jersey senator pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to criminal charges that he accepted bribes from Egyptian businessmen in exchange for exerting political influence.

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  1. Bangor Daily News

    New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and wife indicted on bribery charges (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Federal prosecutors said a search of Bob Menendez's home turned up $100,000 in gold bars and $480,000 in hidden cash.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Embattled NJ Sen. Bob Menendez makes first remarks since indictment on bribery charges (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were indicted by a grand jury on federal bribery charges stemming from their relationship with three businessmen, according to court filings, including possible dealings with an admitted felon and the authoritarian regime of Egypt.

  3. Local News 8

    Bob Menendez remains defiant amid bribery charges and calls to resign (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Morgan Rimmer and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey remained defiant on Monday after being indicted on bribery charges at the end of last week, saying he believes he will be exonerated as he responded to some of the specific charges and evidence outlined by prose…

  4. Gopusa

    New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, wife, charged with federal bribery (opens Gopusa)

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    Gopusa's feed description

    (The Center Square) — New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife have been charged with federal bribery offenses in connection with a "corrupt relationship" with three New Jersey businessmen, the Justice Department announced on Friday. The three-count indictment, unsealed by the U.S.

  5. WWL New Orleans

    Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case (opens WWL New Orleans)

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    WWL New Orleans's feed description

    The New Jersey Democrat says allegations that he abused his power to line his own pockets are baseless.

  6. CBS News

    New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to federal bribery charges in Manhattan courtroom (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The 69-year-old New Jersey senator and his wife, Nadine, entered federal court in Lower Manhattan through a crush of cameras without saying anything.

  7. Politico

    Menendez pleads not guilty to corruption charges (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The New Jersey senator made his first court appearance since being indicted last week.

  8. CNN

    Sen. Bob Menendez and co-defendants plead not guilty to bribery-related charges (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Amid a flurry of calls by fellow Senate Democrats to resign, Sen. Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges relating to an alleged bribery conspiracy involving payments in gold bars, hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, a luxury car and passing sensitive information to the Egyptian g…

  9. ABC 7 San Francisco

    US Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes of cash and gold bars in exchange for wielding his political influence to secretly advance Egyptian interests and do favors for local businessmen.

  10. NPR

    Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife plead not guilty in bribery case (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Menendez has refused to step down as New Jersey's senior senator even amid growing calls from his fellow Democratic senators.

  11. The Daily Caller

    Bob Menendez Pleads Not Guilty To Bribery Charges (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez appeared in a Manhattan federal court Wednesday for his arraignment after he was indicted last week on bribery charges.

  12. Al Jazeera

    US Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to corruption charges (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Menendez, who is accused of accepting bribes to advance Egyptian government interests, faces growing calls to resign.

  13. Courthouse News Service

    NJ Senator Robert Menendez and his wife plead not guilty to federal bribery charges (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    The Democratic New Jersey senator pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to criminal charges that he accepted bribes from Egyptian businessmen in exchange for exerting political influence.

  14. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Sen. Bob Menendez will appear in court in his bribery case as he rejects calls to resign (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Authorities say they found nearly $500,000 in cash — much of it hidden in clothing and closets — as well as more than $100,000 in gold bars in a search of the New Jersey home Menendez, 69, shares with his wife.

  15. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    US Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him of taking bribes of cash and gold bars for political favors.

  16. Cheddar

    U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez Pleads Not Guilty to Pocketing Bribes in a Wide-Ranging Corruption Case (opens Cheddar)

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    U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes of cash and gold bars in exchange for wielding his political influence to secretly advance Egyptian interests and do favors for local businessmen.

  17. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    NEW YORK >> U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey pleaded not guilty today to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes of cash and gold bars in exchange for wielding his political influence to secretly advance Egyptian interests and do favors for local businessmen.

  18. PBS NewsHour

    Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to bribery charges (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Menendez will make his first court appearance Wednesday in Manhattan's federal court amid growing calls from colleagues that he resign.

  19. The Boston Globe

    Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Menendez pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes of cash and gold bars in exchange for wielding his political influence to secretly advance Egyptian interests and do favors for local businessmen.

  20. FOX 5 New York

    Sen. Bob Menendez arrives at court to answer to bribery case charges as he rejects calls to resign (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Menendez will make his first court appearance Wednesday in Manhattan's federal court amid growing calls from colleagues that he resign.

  21. The Guardian

    Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty in federal court to bribery charges (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    New Jersey Democrat is accused of accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for using his influence to aid Egypt’s government

  22. WHDH Boston

    US Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes of cash and

  23. CBS News

    Menendez due for first court appearance after bribery indictment (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was indicted on bribery charges.

  24. NBC 6 South Florida

    Bob Menendez and wife plead not guilty to pocketing bribes involving cash, gold bars, favors (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Authorities say they found nearly $500,000 in cash — much of it hidden in clothing and closets — as well as more than $100,000 in gold bars in a search of the New Jersey home Menendez, 69, shares with his wife.

  25. WMUR

    Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in wide-ranging corruption case (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is accused of accepting "hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes," including gold, cash and a luxury vehicle in exchange for the senator’s influence.

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