Sen. Bob Menendez Faces Bribery Charges Linked to 2013 Armed Robbery

Gold bars found in Menendez's home identified as stolen property of co-defendant Fred Daibes.

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is facing bribery charges, with gold bars found in his home linked to a 2013 armed robbery.
Menendez is accused of accepting bribes from New Jersey businessman Fred Daibes, who was also involved in the 2013 robbery.
Four of the gold bars found in Menendez's home have been identified as those stolen from Daibes in the robbery.
The indictment against Menendez alleges that he attempted to influence the federal prosecution of Daibes in exchange for bribes.
Menendez, his wife Nadine, and Daibes have all denied the allegations.