Sen. Bob Menendez Bribery Trial Faces Legal Hurdles
Key evidence barred from jury as prosecutors navigate constitutional protections and high-profile defenses.
- Judge rules critical texts inadmissible due to 'speech or debate' clause.
- Prosecutors present emails and phone records to support bribery allegations.
- Defense claims Menendez's wife acted independently in alleged crimes.
- Senator's son, Rob Menendez Jr., faces political challenges linked to trial.
- Trial's outcome could impact Menendez's political career and family legacy.
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