"Sen. Menendez's Bribery Case: Democrats' Changing Stance"

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"Sen. Menendez's Bribery Case: Democrats' Changing Stance"
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Democratic Senator Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, have pleaded not guilty to bribery charges in a federal court in Manhattan. Menendez is accused of accepting luxury goods and money in exchange for corrupt acts, including providing sensitive information to the government of Egypt. Despite calls for his resignation, Menendez plans to continue his work as New Jersey's senior senator. His wife was also released on bail with travel restrictions.

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