New Jersey.
Senator Bob Menendez and his wife,
Nadine Menendez have both been indicted on
federal bribery fraud and extortion charges.
This is for their alleged corrupt relationship with three businessmen.
According to the indictment,
the couple accepted quote hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes
in exchange for using Menendez's power and influence as a senator
to benefit the three businessmen and the country of Egypt.
The alleged bribes include cash, gold and payments towards a mortgage,
a luxury vehicle and other items.
The three businessmen,
Johanna Jose Ube
and Fred
Dives are also being charged with bribery and fraud charges.
The US Attorney's office in Manhattan
discussed the indictment at a press conference this morning. He said
Menendez plans to stay on as Senator but will step down
as the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.