US Senator Bob Menendez Guilty Of Being "Foreign Agent" For Egypt, Trouble Compound For Demcrats

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Published 2024-07-17
US Senator Bob Menendez has been convicted of acting as a "foreign agent" for Egypt and of various other corruption charges. Menendez, been found guilty of receiving bribes in the form of cash, gold and a luxury vehicle from three businessmen based in New Jersey. 13 gold bars and stacks of $480,000 in currency notes was found in the New Jersey senator's home along with a Mercedes Benz gifted to his wife. Prosecutors said that the senator tried to use his power to advance Egyptian military interests, interfere in criminal prosecutions and secure investment from Qatari officials. Menendez, who headed the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee had met with Egyptian intelligence officials and tried to fast-track millions of dollars of military aid to Egypt.

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00:00 - INTRODUCTION
01:49 - “YEARS OF SELLING OFFICE OVER”
03:55 - “NOTHING BUT A PATRIOT” MENENDEZ CLAIMS INNOCENCE
04:54 - MENENDEZ’S QUANTUM OF SENTENCE




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