"Senator Menendez's Wife's Gold Bars Linked to Bribery Scheme, Prosecutors Allege"

Senator Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine are facing allegations of accepting bribes, including cash, gold bars, and a luxury car, over the last five years to carry out favors for businessmen. Prosecutors claim the gold bars were part of a bribery scheme involving a New Jersey developer, and also mention a 'James Bond phone,' a $35,000 engagement ring, and cash stuffed in boots. The couple has pleaded not guilty, with Menendez claiming the evidence was found during an illegal search of his home as revenge for beating federal charges in 2017.