Sen. Bob Menendez to Blame Wife in Federal Corruption Trial

Senator Bob Menendez's defense strategy involves implicating his wife, Nadine, by arguing she withheld crucial information, as their separate trials approach.

Sen. Bob Menendez may testify that his wife, Nadine Menendez, withheld information from him, leading him to believe no illegal activities were occurring.
The couple will be tried separately, with Bob Menendez's trial set to begin on May 6 and Nadine's trial scheduled for July 8.
Court documents suggest Menendez's defense will focus on communications with his wife that could exonerate him but incriminate her.
The legal strategy was revealed after a judge unsealed court documents that had been sealed to avoid prejudicing the jury.
Menendez and his wife both face charges of accepting bribes, including cash and gold bars, in exchange for political favors.

Washington Free Beacon