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Federal Prosecutors Drop Corruption Case Against NJ Sen. Bob Menendez

HeadlineFeb 01, 2018

In Newark, New Jersey, federal prosecutors have dropped corruption charges against Democratic Senator Bob Menendez. Wednesday’s decision came two weeks after the Justice Department initially said it would seek to retry the case after a jury deadlocked over charges last November. Menendez was accused of peddling influence on behalf of New Jersey ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen in exchange for flights on a private jet, luxury hotel stays and six-figure campaign contributions. Senator Menendez, who is running for re-election in November, has denied the charges.

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