Federal prosecutors have alleged that Senator Bob Menendez and his wife were involved in a wide-ranging bribery scheme, which included receiving gold bars, a diamond engagement ring, a '007' phone, and involvement with a Covid test lab among other items. The prosecutors claim that the couple told at least two people that the gold bars were an inheritance from the wife's mother. These allegations have brought new attention to the case, with various items being highlighted as part of the bribery plot.
Prosecutors Allege Sen. Bob Menendez's Wife Got Her Engagement Ring in Bribery Scheme https://t.co/YLh1GpSIjn
If I'm Bob Menendez (and father of MSNBC host Alicia Menendez), I'd be hoping MSNBC explains away him having wads of cash and gold bars like the network just did defending Fani Willis doing it.
Prosecutors Allege Sen. Menendez's Wife Got Her Engagement Ring in Bribery Scheme https://t.co/YLh1GpSIjn
Bob Menendez’s Wife Got Diamond Engagement Ring As Part Of Bribe, New Filing Alleges https://t.co/CTFO8vIXbi
Federal prosecutors allege Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife told at least two people that she inherited gold bars from her mother — the same gold bars the FBI alleged were part of payments to the senator and his wife as part of a wide-ranging bribery scheme. https://t.co/g10JQCCbrz
Shocking new allegations in Bob Menendez bribery case include engagement ring, ‘007’ phone https://t.co/zesZEmgIOD https://t.co/tnbyosfLFC
A diamond ring, a “007” phone and a Covid test lab were part of a bribery plot involving Senator Robert Menendez and his wife, prosecutors said. https://t.co/InkOqJcspP
Federal prosecutors allege Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife told at least two people that she inherited gold bars from her mother — the same gold bars the FBI alleged were part of payments to the senator and his wife as part of a wide-ranging bribery scheme https://t.co/Nctq1IFrYf