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Nadine Menendez Convicted in Federal Bribery Trial

The wife of ex-Senator Bob Menendez was found guilty on all 15 counts for her role in a years-long corruption scheme involving bribes from businessmen and foreign officials.

Nadine Menendez arrives to a federal courthouse in New York, Monday, April 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Nadine Menendez arrives to a federal courthouse in New York, Monday, April 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Overview

  • Nadine Menendez, 58, was convicted on charges including bribery, obstruction of justice, and conspiring to make her husband act as a foreign agent for Egypt.
  • Prosecutors described Nadine and Bob Menendez as 'partners in crime,' accepting bribes such as gold bars, cash, a Mercedes-Benz, and a no-show job in exchange for political favors.
  • The scheme involved aiding Egyptian officials and New Jersey businessmen in securing military aid, legal protections, and business advantages.
  • Her trial was delayed due to her breast cancer treatment and separated from her husband’s case, where he was convicted in 2024 and sentenced to 11 years in prison.
  • Nadine Menendez is scheduled to be sentenced on June 12, just days after her husband is set to begin serving his prison sentence.