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April 2, 2015

Sen. Menendez Indicted on Corruption Charges over Donor Ties 
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Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted on 14
counts of corruption charges. Menendez is accused of using his position
to advance the business interests of a top supporter in exchange for
gifts, vacations, and more than $750,000 in donations. The indictment
follows a multi-year investigation. At a news conference, Menendez
denounced prosecutors and said he will be vindicated.

Sen. Bob Menendez: "For nearly three years, I've lived under a Justice
Department cloud and today I am outraged that this cloud has not been
lifted. I am outraged that prosecutors at the Justice Department were
tricked into starting this investigation three years ago with false
allegations by those who have a political motive to silence me. But I
will not be silenced, I am confident that at the end of the day, I will
be vindicated and they will be exposed."

 

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