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Senate Ethics Committee Reviews Sen. Menendez's Conduct Post-Bribery Conviction

The committee's unanimous decision could lead to censure or expulsion of the New Jersey senator.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) exits Manhattan federal court on July 16, 2024 in New York City. Menendez and his wife Nadine are accused of taking bribes of gold bars, a luxury car, and cash in exchange for using Menendez's position to help the government of Egypt and other corrupt acts according to an indictment from the Southern District of New York. The jury found Menendez guilty on all counts. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves federal court in New York, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Menendez has been convicted of all the charges he faced at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from three New Jersey businessmen and acting as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Overview

  • Sen. Bob Menendez was found guilty of accepting bribes from New Jersey businessmen to influence foreign relations and investigations.
  • The Senate Ethics Committee has initiated an adjudicatory review of Menendez's alleged rule violations.
  • Possible disciplinary actions include censure or expulsion, with a two-thirds Senate vote required for expulsion.
  • Menendez has filed to run for his seat as an independent amid calls from fellow Democrats to resign.
  • The committee aims to complete the review promptly and submit a report with recommendations.