Sen. Bob Menendez Convicted of Bribery and Acting as Foreign Agent
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Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on 16 felony counts, including bribery and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, after accepting bribes in the form of cash, gold bars, and a luxury car from businessmen. The conviction marks a significant downfall for the New Jersey lawmaker, who has vowed to appeal. Menendez's political career is in jeopardy, with calls for his resignation from top Democrats.
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