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Menendez Couple Sentenced for Corruption | Jersey News
Former Senator Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine are now behind bars—Menendez for 11 years, Nadine for 54 months—after being convicted in a sprawling bribery scheme that involved cash, gold bars, and a luxury car in exchange for political favors for Qatar and Egypt. The couple, along with two businessmen, were found guilty following a dramatic indictment that evolved over time. One businessman, Jose Uribe, turned state’s witness and walked free. Prosecutors called them “partners in crime,” even pointing to gold bars allegedly hidden in Nadine’s closet. Once romantic moments—like their IHOP…
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