Nadin Menandez, wife of former American senator Bob Menandez, was convicted on Monday for participating Multi-year bribery scheme It was convertible to accept gold bars, about half million dollars cash, and a Mercedes-Benz political favor.
A manhattan federal jury found him guilty in all cases after three weeks of testing, how she and her husband allegedly demanded help with business enterprises and legal issues with three New Jersey businessmen. Bob Menandez was convicted on related allegations months after this decision; The 71 -year -old Democrat is scheduled to start his 11 -year prison sentence in June.
The 58 -year -old Nadin Menandez, who remained as an emotionless as a verdict, is being sentenced on June 12 – her husband is expected to report in jail exactly six days after.
Outside the courthouse, his lawyer Barry Cobern said, “We work hard and it hurts. It’s a very fat day for us.” He said that he was “devastated by the decision.”
During the trial, the prosecutors described the couple as a “crime partner”, alleging that the plan began in 2018 as their romantic relations developed. The FBI agents discovered $ 480,000 cash and gold bars worth $ $ 150,000 during their 2022 raid at their New Jersey house, as well as a bribe allegedly gifts with a car car.
The prosecutors said that Nadin Menandez provided bribery in exchange for her husband’s influence, including assistance in preventing investigation, maintaining business monopoly and acquiring foreign investments. He allegedly began a bribe from the Well Hana, Jose Uribe, and Fred Diabes – each of which received favorable treatment from the senator, putting pressure on the New Jersey Attorney General and supporting the investment of $ 95 million with the young officers.
In court, it was discovered that Nadin was facing criminals when Hana had allegedly given cash to him to cover the hostage payment. Uribe also gifted him to a Mercedes-Benz, when his previous car was destroyed in a deadly accident (he was not charged in connection with the accident).
The prosecutors said the couple received a bribe to Egyptian officials on military assistance in exchange for works such as ghost writing. Bob Menandage was convicted of acting as an unregistered agent for Egypt.
Cobern maintained his innocence while closing the argument, insisting that “we are talking about these things here.” He argued that Senator’s deals were for regular component services.
But the assistant American Attorney Daniel Richnthal called the evidence “consistent and heavy”.
All three businessmen -Hhana, Uribe, and Debase were convicted. Uribe testified after conviction, while Hana and Debs found eight and seven years of sentences respectively.
Acting American Attorney Matthew Podolsky said the result “sends clear messages that the power of government officials cannot be kept for sale and all those who provide corruption facilities will be held accountable.”
