Menendez's Defense Cites Cuban Heritage for Storing Cash at Home

Sen. Bob Menendez's sister testifies that distrust of banks led their family to keep large amounts of cash on hand.

Caridad Gonzalez, Menendez's sister, explained that hiding cash at home is common among Cuban families due to historical distrust of banks.
Gonzalez recounted their family's escape from Cuba and how their father instilled the practice of keeping cash at home.
The defense aims to justify the $480,000 in cash, gold bars, and luxury items found in Menendez's home as part of this family tradition.
Prosecutors allege that these items were bribes in exchange for political favors, which Menendez denies.
The trial includes testimony from multiple witnesses and is set to continue with further defense arguments.