American lawyer and politician (born 1954)
Bob Menendez’s Possible Legal Defense: My Wife Did It!: Unsealed court documents reveal that at his upcoming federal bribery trial, Senator Bob Menendez might ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/bob-menendezs-possible-legal-defense-my-wife-did-it.html
Menendez Corruption Trial Delayed for One Week: The senator’s trial will start May 13, a week later than planned, to give defense lawyers more time to prepare.
nytimes.com/2024/04/19/nyregion/menendez-bribery-trial-delay.html
Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife will have separate bribery trials, judge rules: A federal judge has ruled that Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife will ...
apnews.com/article/menendez-bribery-trial-f1c6c43a83252c1e4816996214abb60b
Judge cleared of misconduct over wife's Menendez defense fund donation: A $10,000 donation to U.S. Senator Robert Menendez's legal defense fund by the wife of a ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/judge-cleared-misconduct-over-wifes-menendezs-defense-fund-donation-2024-04-12/
Bundles of Cash Found at Bob Menendez’s House Weren’t From His Bank: Prosecutors: The senator and his wife “had no known depository account” with the bank that ...
thedailybeast.com/bundles-of-cash-found-at-bob-menendezs-house-werent-from-his-bank-prosecutors
New Jersey’s electoral process just got upended: Andy Kim is fighting against some high-level political arcana
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/11/new-jerseys-electoral-process-just-got-upended
Ana Navarro Suggests Bob Menendez's Wife Is The Cause Of His Legal Woes On 'The View': "Gold Bars For A Gold Digger"
decider.com/2024/04/19/ana-navarro-suggests-bob-menendezs-wife-cause-legal-woes-the-view-gold-bars-gold-digger/
Senator Cardin Must Help End The Blockade Of Cuba| Countercurrents: by Rev. Deborah McEachran and Rev. Dr. Eliezer Valentín-Castañón
countercurrents.org/2024/04/senator-cardin-must-help-end-the-blockade-of-cuba/
Senator Menendez regrets lack of determination from USA against Azerbaijan's ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh
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New Jersey’s electoral process just got upended: Andy Kim is fighting against some high-level political arcana
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/11/new-jerseys-electoral-process-just-got-upended
Why is alleged Foreign Agent Menendez getting classified briefings? | Editorial: DROP
nj.com/opinion/2024/04/why-is-alleged-foreign-agent-menendez-getting-classified-briefings-editorial.html
Robert Menendez Trial: Senator, Wife Want Luxury Lifestyle Barred: US Senator Robert Menendez and his wife don’t want jurors at their upcoming corruption trial ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-06/senator-menendez-s-wife-wants-luxury-lifestyle-excluded-at-trial
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Menendez independent bid would garner less than 10 percent support in NJ: Poll: A potential independent run from Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) for his Senate seat ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4568427-menendez-independent-bid-would-garner-less-than-10-percent-support-in-nj-poll/
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't run in Democratic primary: U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey says he will not run in the Democratic primary as he ...
apnews.com/article/menendez-bribery-senate-new-jersey-7a8cd625f5be3d2f2c4c1f2c2a72ff9e
Quick Glance: Senator Bob Menendez Opts Out of N.J. Democratic Primary, Considers Independent Run
- Senator Bob Menendez will not be a candidate in the New Jersey Democratic primary, but is considering running as an independent in November.
- Following new obstruction of justice charges brought by federal prosecutors against Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian, he announced his hope for exoneration this summer to pursue candidacy as an independent Democrat.
- Despite facing accusations, Menendez has maintained his innocence and resisted calls for resignation. This announcement marks the first clear indication of his potential reelection bid since being charged in September.
- The race for Menendez’s seat is already underway with a heated competition between Tammy Murphy, the wife of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and U.S. Representative Andy Kim from Burlington.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez
apnews.com/article/tammy-murphy-new-jersey-us-senate-menendez-6157bad8de90950d9504153331c097ba
New Jersey first lady exits race to replace Menendez: Tammy Murphy dropping out will pave the way for Rep. Andy Kim to become New Jersey's next senator — and the ...
theweek.com/politics/tammy-murphy-exits-new-jersey-senate-race
Quick Glance: Tammy Murphy Withdraws from Race for Menendez’s Senate Seat
- Tammy Murphy, New Jersey's first lady, has decided to suspend her candidacy for a U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Robert Menendez.
- In order to avoid running a divisive and negative campaign, she chose not to continue competing in the Democratic primary against Representative Andy Kim.
- Following a meeting with Democratic Party leaders, she opted to suspend her campaign and focus entirely on re-electing President Biden and other Democrats.
- As the deadline for filing petitions with at least 1,000 signatures has passed, her name will not appear on the primary ballot.
US judge scraps New Jersey's ballot design for June primary: A federal judge on Friday forced New Jersey to scrap its unique primary ballot design that gives ...
reuters.com/world/us/judge-orders-scrapping-new-jersey-controversial-ballot-design-senate-primary-2024-03-29/
New Jersey businessman pleads guilty and agrees to cooperate in case against Sen. Bob Menendez
apnews.com/article/menendez-uribe-federal-bribery-indictment-a7f1d893f1ee387f079161011e9dd37e
Quick Glance: Menendez Ally Admits Bribery and Cooperates
- Jose Uribe admitted providing a Mercedes to Senator Robert Menendez to influence an official act.
- Uribe had been accused of providing Senator Menendez’s wife a Mercedes-Benz in exchange for his efforts in an insurance-fraud investigation.
- Uribe pleaded guilty and agreed to fully cooperate with prosecutors.
- The judge set Uribe's sentencing for June during Menendez's trial.
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Charges Against Menendez on Grounds of Immunity: Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey could appeal the ruling, which could end up ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/14/nyregion/menendez-bribery-charges-congressional-immunity.html
Menendez Pleads Not Guilty on Obstruction Charges: Senator Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, pleaded not guilty to obstruction of justice. So did his wife ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/11/nyregion/senator-menendez-arraigned-bribery-obstruction.html
Quick Glance: Menendez Denies Obstruction Charges
- Senator Robert Menendez from New Jersey pleaded not guilty to an obstruction of justice charge.
- This marks the third time in six months that Senator Menendez has appeared in court to respond to new criminal charges.
- In addition to the existing charges of bribery and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government, Menendez was also charged with obstruction of justice.
- The charge was added last week in an updated indictment against the senator, his wife, and two New Jersey businessmen.
Rewritten indictment against Sen. Bob Menendez alleges new obstruction of justice crimes
apnews.com/article/menendez-federal-bribery-indictment-136e45051b074dbe1a366214cee2634f
Quick Glance: Bob Menendez and Wife Face Obstruction Charges
- Senator Robert Menendez and his wife were charged with obstruction of justice.
- The charges were brought before a court in Manhattan and are related to previous bribery allegations.
- The new charges involve false statements regarding a Mercedes-Benz used as a bribe.
Embattled Sen. Bob Menendez Won’t Run for Re-Election: Report: On Thursday, the lawmaker said he would not be resigning, but when asked if he would run for ...
thedailybeast.com/embattled-sen-bob-menendez-wont-run-for-re-election-report
Scoop: Top progressive group endorses Summer Lee, Andy Kim: Pro-Israel groups have moved to boot progressives from their seats in November.
axios.com/2024/03/20/summer-lee-andy-kim-endorsement-progressive-israel
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Andy Kim: What We Know About NJ’s Likely Next Senator: With First Lady Tammy Murphy suspending her campaign, Congressman Andy Kim is poised to become the party’s ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/andy-kim-what-we-know-about-njs-likely-next-senator.html
NJ Judge Orders Ballot Change in Pre-Primary Shake-Up: On Friday, a federal judge ruled in favor of a lawsuit filed by Congressman Andy Kim that argued that New ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/nj-judge-orders-ballot-change-in-pre-primary-shake-up.html
Sen. Menendez Faces New Charges in Egypt & Qatar Bribery Case: In other Senate news, New Jersey Democrat Bob Menendez and his wife have been charged with ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/6/headlines/sen_menendez_faces_new_charges_in_egypt_qatar_bribery_case
How a congressman’s challenge to New Jersey’s first lady is shaking up a key Senate race
apnews.com/article/new-jersey-senate-kim-tammy-murphy-menendez-0114d5fc80db402db4fb5988a9c9ef15
Gold Bar Bob could help Trump ruin America | Moran: If he runs for Senate as an independent, he could siphon away Democratic votes from Rep. Andy Kim.
nj.com/opinion/2024/04/gold-bar-bob-could-help-trump-ruin-america-moran.html
Paid articlePaid Can a Political Machine Save Bob Menendez’s Son, Rob?: Hoboken mayor Ravi Bhalla is running against Representative Rob Menendez, son of Senator Bob Menendez ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/rob-menendez-bob-menendez-political-machine.html
Senate candidate Rep. Andy Kim sues to abolish N.J. machine’s ‘county line’ ballot system
nydailynews.com/2024/02/26/senate-candidate-rep-andy-kim-sues-to-abolish-n-j-machines-county-line-ballot-system/
New Details in Menendez Bribery Case: A Diamond Ring and Covid Tests: In a court filing, prosecutors say Senator Robert Menendez urged New Jersey mayors to use a ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/13/nyregion/menendez-bribes-ring.html
Disgraced pol Bob Menendez showed cash-stuffed safe to married lover who posed nude for him — 15 years before FBI gold bars raid: dossier
nypost.com/2024/02/20/us-news/sen-bob-menendezs-mile-high-sex-lover-saw-hidden-cash/
Quick Glance: Politician Scandal: Cash Safe and Nude Photos
- An explosive dossier alleges that US Sen. Bob Menendez showed his married lover a safe stuffed with cash 15 years ago.
- Accusations claim that veteran New Jersey Democrat Bob Menendez had a torrid affair with married Spanish-language newspaper publisher Cecilia Reynolds in 2007.
- Cecilia Reynolds posed naked on driftwood on a beach.
- During the alleged affair, Reynolds, then 44, posed for a nude photo during a trip to Puerto Rico.
Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez bribery case cite recordings by 'confidential source'
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/prosecutors-menendez-bribery-case-cite-recordings-confidential-source-rcna137808
Andy Kim Wins a Vote Rich in Symbolism in Race to Replace Menendez: The third-term congressman won key Democratic support Saturday in his run for U.S ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/10/nyregion/new-jersey-kim-murphy-menendez.html
Democrats revolt against party leaders in race to replace Menendez: First lady Tammy Murphy’s status as front-runner hit by key convention loss, polling
politico.com/news/2024/02/13/new-jersey-democrats-murphy-kim-00140963
U.S. Senate candidate was arrested for DUI in 2020: Alex Zdan, a former television reporter, is running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Sen ...
nj.com/politics/2024/03/us-senate-candidate-was-arrested-for-dui-in-2020.html
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SYRIZA wants parliamentary briefing on F-16 sale to Turkey: Main opposition SYRIZA has called on the government to brief Parliament whether there are conditions ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1233130/syriza-wants-parliamentary-briefing-on-f-16-sale-to-turkey/
Democratic lawmaker blasts Republicans for bending knee to ‘Orange Jesus’: Rep. Rob Menendez (D-N.J.) accused Republicans of bending the knee to former President ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4444374-democratic-lawmaker-blasts-republicans-bending-knee-orange-jesus/
Sen. Bob Menendez says gold bars and cash at his residence were illegally found and seized
apnews.com/article/menendez-wife-federal-bribery-indictment-4683ff2dfd1a9521544be7ac98de1e84
Fetterman tries to ban indicted Sen. Menendez from classified briefings as the two Democrats trade barbs
cnn.com/2024/01/28/politics/fetterman-menendez-trade-barbs/
Andy Kim leads Tammy Murphy by double digits in NJ Senate race, poll says : The race to replace Bob Menendez is a test of the Garden State's unique party ...
politico.com/news/2024/02/02/poll-andy-kim-tammy-murphy-00139064
Fetterman backs Andy Kim as Democrats scramble to keep Menendez's Senate seat in New Jersey
apnews.com/article/new-jersey-senate-kim-fetterman-menendez-murphy-9ae0aa78144789aa2fb657c544de5514
Rep. Andy Kim gets first Senate endorsement in bid to replace Menendez: Sen. John Fetterman took a swipe at "powerful political bosses" opposing Kim.
axios.com/2024/01/18/andy-kim-bob-menedez-senate-endorsement
Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife seek separate trials in bribery case: Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and his wife are asking a judge to allow them to face separate ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-bob-menendez-wife-seek-separate-trials-bribery-case-rcna134059
Quick Glance: Senator Menendez seeks separate trials from wife in bribery case
- Sen. Bob Menendez asked to be tried first on bribery charges, fearing a choice between defending himself and testifying against his wife.
- His lawyers argued that trying him with his wife would force him into an impossible choice.
- Arguments in a court filing reveal insight into his potential defense and the conflict with his wife, Nadine, a co-defendant.
- Menendez intends to present a defense based on lack of knowledge of his wife's conduct, potentially having to argue that any unlawful conduct was her actions, not his.
Hispanic Caucus snub raises questions about border-Ukraine deal: The glaring absence of Hispanic or immigrant representation in the bipartisan Senate border ...
thehill.com/latino/4421542-hispanic-caucus-senate-border-ukraine-deal-immigration-israel/
Sen. Bob Menendez seeks dismissal of criminal charges. His lawyers say prosecutors 'distort reality'
apnews.com/article/menendez-wife-federal-bribery-indictment-egypt-0e1492ef761cb0f01addf90590c70b04
The Menendez Bribery Case: What We Know: Senator Robert Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, was charged with accepting bribes, including cash ...
nytimes.com/article/bob-menendez-corruption-bribes.html
Quick Glance: Senator Accused of Introducing Qatari Royal to Aid NJ Businessman
- Menendez accused of helping businessman secure a deal with Qatari Investment Co.
- No new charges, but allegations pertain to 2021-2023.
- Indictment states Menendez accepted cash and gold bars to induce investments.
- Public statements by Menendez supporting Qatar government provided to businessman.
Codepink activists have pressed US senators, including Bob Menendez, Mike Braun, and Richard Blumenthal, regarding their stance on Israel and when they intend ... Show more
MSNBC trio is ready to work for ‘The Weekend’: A new trio of familiar faces is entering the cable news arena on weekend mornings, with the aim of driving the ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4398465-msnbc-symone-sanders-townsend-steele-menendez-the-weekend/
US Senator Menendez asks judge to dismiss charges, says he is immune: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez on Wednesday asked a judge to dismiss the government's corruption ...
reuters.com/legal/us-sen-menendez-asks-judge-dismiss-corruption-foreign-agent-charges-2024-01-10/
Judge rejects Sen. Bob Menendez's request to delay his bribery trial: A federal judge has rejected U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez's request to delay his bribery trial by ...
apnews.com/article/bob-menendez-wife-defendants-bribery-indictment-c4c9fd351251032d43b2005eabf5f6e4
Bloomberg Evening Briefing: Wall Street Traders Get a Rude New Year’s Surprise: Get caught up.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-01-02/bloomberg-evening-briefing-wall-street-traders-get-a-rude-new-year-s-surprise
John Roberts Has Entered His Own Personal Hell: At least we can all have a chuckle about this.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/01/the-surge-epstein-trump-scotus-claudine-gay-dershowitz.html
GOP Operatives Barry Bennett and Doug Watts Admit to Illegal Backroom Qatar Deals
thedailybeast.com/gop-operatives-barry-bennett-and-doug-watts-admit-to-illegal-backroom-qatar-deals
At last minute, N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez blocks 2 agriculture nominees - UPI.com: Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) has derailed the confirmation of two agricultural ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/12/21/senator-menendez-blocks-agriculture-nominees/3131703205199/
Senate Democrat labels Trump immigration comments as ‘hateful, fascist rhetoric’: Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) labeled former President Trump’s latest comments on ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4364630-senate-democrat-labels-trump-immigration-comments-as-hateful-fascist-rhetoric/
Republican just joined N.J.’s contentious U.S. Senate race for Menendez seat: Republicans haven’t won a U.S. Senate seat in New Jersey since 1972.
nj.com/politics/2024/01/republican-just-joined-njs-contentious-us-senate-race-for-menendez-seat.html
Paid articlePaid Internal poll shows Andy Kim with big NJ lead; Menendez at just 3 percent: Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) released an internal poll Tuesday that shows him with a large ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4367576-andy-kim-new-jersey-senate-lead-bob-menendez-tammy-murphy-internal-poll/
IS EG Halal, the Firm in Bob Menendez Scandal Handed Plum Role to Ex-GOP Aide Nicholas D’Alessio
thedailybeast.com/is-eg-halal-the-firm-in-bob-menendez-scandal-handed-plum-role-to-ex-gop-aide-nicholas-dalessio
Menendez: Biden border proposals are ‘the height of absurdity’: New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez on Tuesday accused the Biden administration of ignoring ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4357086-menendez-biden-border-proposals-are-the-height-of-absurdity/
Trump Hasn’t Killed Political Accountability: Shame may have left politics in the Trump era, but consequences haven’t.
theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2023/12/trump-accountability-scandals-menendez-santos/676939/
'I'm not a progressive': Fetterman breaks with the left, showing a maverick side: Sen. John Fetterman is breaking with progressives on support for Israel and ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/-not-progressive-fetterman-breaks-left-israel-immigration-rcna129747
Senator hires an indicted and ousted representative to troll an indicted senator: "I thought my ethically-challenged colleague" should hear from former Rep ...
npr.org/2023/12/05/1217314425/fetterman-hires-santos-to-roll-menendez-over-ethics
Quick Glance: Gold Bar Connection in Menendez Bribery Case and 2013 Robbery
- Businessman reports 2013 robbery, seeks recovery of 22 gold bars.
- Some bars found later in Menendez's house.
- Four gold bars linked to FBI search of Sen. Bob Menendez’s home have direct connections to a New Jersey businessman accused of bribing Menendez.
- Serial numbers of four gold bars in bribery indictment seem to match those certified as stolen and returned in 2013 robbery.
US Senator Bob Menendez asked a judge to delay his criminal trial by two months next year. Show more
Kimmel sends prank Cameo scripts to Santos, who read them: Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel sent former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) prank scripts on Cameo ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4349961-jimmy-kimmel-george-santos-prank-cameo-scripts/
Fetterman calls for Menendez ouster, says actions ‘more sinister’ than Santos : Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) renewed his call Friday for the Senate to vote to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4337760-fetterman-calls-for-menendez-ouster-says-actions-more-sinister-than-santos/
Ex-girlfriend of disgraced NJ Sen. Bob Menendez took part in orgies with Jeffrey Epstein and victim Virginia Giuffre: docs
nypost.com/2024/01/10/news/bob-menendezs-ex-girlfriend-took-part-in-orgies-with-jeffrey-epstein-and-victim-virginia-giuffre-docs-claim/
Quick Glance: Jeffrey Epstein: Latest Release of Documents
- Includes 1,400 pages of depositions with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Epstein repeatedly refused to answer lawyers' questions, including alleged blackmail of famous men.
- The release was part of a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, a victim of sex trafficking.
- Court records contain a transcript of Epstein's 2016 sworn deposition in which he repeatedly invoked his right against self-incrimination.
Santos gets expelled from Congress. Fetterman says this senator should be next: During an interview on “The View” shortly after the House of Representatives’ ...
pennlive.com/politics/2023/12/santos-gets-expelled-from-congress-fetterman-says-this-senator-should-be-next.html
Last refuge of a scoundrel: Menendez channels Trump | Editorial: It’s a scorched-earth tactic that damages the country for his own selfish interests.
nj.com/opinion/2024/01/last-refuge-of-a-scoundrel-menendez-channels-trump-editorial.html
Paid articlePaid Friendly Fire: Christie makes his exit, Bramnick's on the way, and Menendez won’t leave
nj.com/opinion/2024/01/friendly-fire-christie-makes-his-exit-bramnicks-on-the-way-and-menendez-wont-leave.html
Biden Labor nominee stalls in Senate as Manchin, Menendez vote with Republicans - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/11/29/labor-nominee-stalls-senate-vote/4111701231154/
Stephen J. Lyons: US lawmakers, have you no shame?: Gaslighting is all the rage among the political elite.
chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-portugal-resgination-us-lawmakers-bob-menendez-george-santos-20231201-wrvedjh3knfytjw2rpxvqi5g7i-story.html
Tammy Murphy, New Jersey's first lady, will seek Bob Menendez's US Senate seat: Tammy Murphy, wife of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, plans to run for the Senate ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/11/15/tammy-murphy-nj-first-lady-run-us-senate-bob-menendez/71590886007/
Opinion: George Santos deserves the congressional kick that's coming, but Bob Menendez? Not yet
latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-11-28/congress-constitution-george-santos-bob-menedez-expel-censure
Quick Glance: George Santos Expelled from Congress
- House vote: New York Republican George Santos expelled.
- Santos, sixth member expelled in a Congress vote.
- Over 100 Republicans voted with Democrats for Santos' expulsion.
- Santos to be replaced in special election, date not set.
Businessman accused of bribing Sen. Menendez had deep ties to Egypt: Wael Hana’s extensive ties to the Egyptian government included arranging the shipment of ...
washingtonpost.com/investigations/2023/11/27/bob-menendez-wael-hana-egypt/
Democrats in Bob Menendez's power base ditch him for Tammy Murphy: It deals a huge blow to the senior senator's chances of another term.
politico.com/news/2023/11/15/democrats-bob-menendez-power-base-ditch-tammy-murphy-00127363
The rise of Menendez nemesis Tammy Murphy: How a former Republican from Virginia became New Jersey's Democratic frontrunner for U.S. Senate
politico.com/news/2023/11/19/the-rise-of-menendez-nemesis-tammy-murphy-00127873
US Senator Menendez to swap legal teams, hiring law firm Paul Hastings: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, who is fighting accusations that he conspired to act as an ...
reuters.com/legal/government/us-senator-menendez-swap-legal-teams-hiring-law-firm-paul-hastings-2023-11-17/
Menendez Bribery Defense May Lean on ‘Subtle’ Pitch to Ex-NJ AG: Thirteen gold bars. Half a million dollars in cash. A shiny new Mercedes-Benz.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-18/menendez-bribery-defense-may-lean-on-subtle-pitch-to-ex-nj-ag
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