Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez's bid for a new trial was rejected despite arguing that jurors reviewed improper evidence. The decision by U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein moves Menendez towards his sentencing where prosecutors recommend a 15-year prison term for corruption charges.
Former Senator Bob Menendez's request for a new trial after his corruption conviction was denied. Jurors viewed non-redacted evidence implicating him in accepting bribes. The defense argues the error warrants a retrial,
Prosecutors are seeking at 15-year sentence for disgraced former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, who was convicted in a bribery case after a nine-week-long trial.
Sen. Bob Menendez has lost a bid to postpone her corruption trial again because of how close it is to her husband’s sentencing.
Prosecutors called for the lengthy prison term for the 71-year-old New Jersey Democrat in papers filed in Manhattan federal court late Thursday.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez should be thrown behind bars for at least 15 years for his "naked greed" in accepting a "hoard of bribes."
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez on Wednesday lost a bid for a new trial, after arguing that his recent corruption conviction should be thrown out because jurors were allowed to review improper evidence during deliberations.
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The New Jersey Democrat is facing potentially years in prison after he was convicted on federal corruption charges in July.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, who was convicted on federal corruption charges last year, is reportedly seeking a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump, according to NBC News. The post Former Senate Democrat Convicted of Bribery Reportedly Seeking Pardon From Trump first appeared on Mediaite.