A federal jury has delivered a verdict of guilty on all 16 counts against Senator Bob Menendez in his corruption trial. The New Jersey Democrat was convicted of charges including bribery, extortion, wire fraud, obstruction of justice, and acting as a foreign agent.
Prosecutors successfully argued that Menendez abused his power to advance Egyptian military interests, interfere in criminal prosecutions, and secure investments from Qatari officials. The senator and his wife allegedly received bribes in the form of gold bars, cash, a Mercedes-Benz convertible, and other perks in exchange for his influence.
