Federal Corruption: Democratic Senator and Wife Deny Charges
On Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan, Senator Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and his wife, Nadine Menendez, pleaded not guilty to federal corruption and bribery allegations. While both will surrender their personal passports, Senator Menendez will keep his official passport. Menendez will be subject to pre-trial monitoring and was ordered to cease all contact with Senate officials. A $100,000 personal recognizance bond has been placed for Menendez. A $250,000 bond was set for his wife. Others named …