Overview

• Prosecutors claim Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, used a '007' phone and accepted bribes, including a diamond ring, for political favors.
• The bribery scheme allegedly benefited the Egyptian government, with bribes totaling $150,000.
• Evidence includes secret recordings, cash, and gold bars found in the Menendez home.
• All defendants, including the Menendez couple and businessman Wael Hana, have pleaded not guilty.
• The case has sparked significant attention, with Menendez asserting his innocence and questioning the indictment's portrayal.