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July 24, 2024

Embattled NJ Sen. Bob Menendez to Resign Ahead of Sentencing on Bribery, Corruption Charges
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New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez will resign on August 20
following his conviction by a federal jury on 16 corruption counts
earlier this month. Menendez was found guilty of bribery, wire fraud,
extortion, obstruction of justice, conspiracy and acting as a foreign
agent for Egypt. Menendez faces years in prison when he is sentenced in
October. New Jersey's Democratic Governor Phil Murphy will appoint a
replacement to carry out the remainder of Menendez's term, which expires
in January. 


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