A jury in New York City is set to resume deliberations in the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, the New Jersey Democrat accused of accepting gold and cash in exchange for using his political influence to assist three businessmen and the Egyptian government. Menendez, 70, maintains his innocence against the 16 counts in the criminal indictment, which allege various corrupt acts, including interference in criminal investigations to protect associates and aiding a businessman with U.S. agriculture regulators. Additionally, he is accused of acting as a foreign agent for Egypt.
Menendez is being tried alongside two New Jersey businessmen, all of whom have pleaded not guilty. Another defendant pleaded guilty before the trial and testified against Menendez and the other businessmen. Menendez's wife, Nadine, is also charged in the case, but her trial has been postponed due to her recovery from breast cancer surgery.
