Nadine Menendez Bribery Trial Begins Following Husband's Conviction

Opening statements focus on allegations of her role in accepting bribes, as Bob Menendez faces prison and criticizes the timing of her trial.

Nadine Menendez, wife of former Senator Bob Menendez, is on trial for her alleged involvement in a bribery scheme that led to his conviction.
Prosecutors accuse the couple of accepting cash, gold bars, and luxury items in exchange for political favors benefiting foreign interests.
Bob Menendez, sentenced to 11 years in prison for bribery and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, has called the trial's timing unfair due to his wife's recent breast cancer surgery.
The defense argues Nadine Menendez lacked intent or knowledge of the alleged crimes, while prosecutors present evidence linking her to bribes, including a luxury car purchase.
The case continues to draw attention to issues of political corruption and the influence of foreign governments in U.S. politics.