Senator Bob Menendez's Defiant Plea: "I'm Innocent, What's Wrong with You Guys?"

Democratic Senator Bob Menendez and his wife pleaded not guilty to federal charges related to an alleged bribery scheme involving the senator using his political power to benefit the Egyptian government and three New Jersey businessmen. Menendez was released on a $100,000 bond and had to surrender his passport, while his wife was released on a $250,000 bond. The Justice Department claims that Menendez and his wife accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars, gold bars, and a luxury car in exchange for political favors. Menendez has denied any wrongdoing and pledged to remain in his role as the senior senator representing New Jersey. Several Senate Democrats, including Senator Cory Booker, have called for Menendez's resignation.