Overview

• Menendez and his wife, Nadine, are charged with multiple counts of bribery, extortion, and obstruction of justice, linked to their dealings with Egyptian and Qatari governments.
• The trial, starting with jury selection, marks Menendez's second major legal battle, following a previous corruption case that ended in a mistrial.
• Prosecutors allege Menendez used his Senate position to influence U.S. foreign aid and protect business monopolies in exchange for personal gains.
• Co-defendant Jose Uribe has pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with investigators, potentially testifying against Menendez.
• Menendez has denied all charges, suggesting the cash and gold found at his home were part of 'old-fashioned' savings and coping mechanisms.