Sen. Bob Menendez defiant amid federal bribery indictment

#BREAKING: Sen. Bob Menendez, who was indicted Friday on federal bribery charges, denied any wrongdoing during a press conference on Monday. The defiant congressman said he will remain in office and plans to run again in 2024. Menendez was charged Friday with secretly aiding the authoritarian government of Egypt and trying to thwart the criminal prosecution of a friend in exchange for gold bars and cash, as prosecutors unsealed a corruption indictment that accuses him of using his foreign affairs influence for personal gain. More here: https://scrippsnews.com/stories/sen-bob-menendez-and-his-wife-indicted-on-bribery-charges/ ------------------------------------- Scripps News is your source for news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. It’s news with the why. Join our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2q1tepr See more at https://www.scrippsnews.com/ Like Scripps News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scrippsnews