Former Senator Menendez Denied Bail Ahead of Imprisonment
A federal appeals court has denied former U.S. Senator Robert Menendez’s bid for bail as he appeals his bribery conviction, just a week before he is set to report to prison. The ruling came from a three-judge panel on the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which issued a brief order on Wednesday without providing a detailed explanation. Notably, one judge was in favor of granting the bail motion, indicating a split opinion among the panel.
Menendez, 71, was found guilty last July of accepting bribes in exchange for political favors. Investigators discovered significant sums of cash—totaling $480,000—hidden throughout his home, alongside gold bars estimated at $150,000 and a luxury car. Prosecutors have alleged that Menendez aided New Jersey businessmen by intervening in criminal investigations and facilitating business dealings with foreign entities, including meeting with Egyptian intelligence officials to assist in securing $300 million in U.S. military aid.
Defending his innocence, Menendez is actively pursuing an appeal to overturn the conviction. He has resigned his Senate seat—a position he held since 2006—following his conviction. Alongside Menendez, two business associates were found guilty, and his wife, Nadine Menendez, faces sentencing for her involvement in the bribery scheme after a trial that was delayed due to health issues.
With his prison report date set for Tuesday, Menendez’s case continues to garner significant attention, marking a tumultuous chapter in the career of a once-prominent politician. His wife’s sentencing is scheduled for September 11. As the appeals process unfolds, the court’s decision has underscored the serious implications of the charges against Menendez.
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