Senator Bob Menendez Will Not Seek Re-election Amid Bribery Charges

Facing an 18-count indictment and significant political pressure, Senator Bob Menendez announces he will not run for re-election, but refuses to resign.

Senator Bob Menendez, facing bribery and corruption charges, will not run for re-election in November.
Menendez and his wife are accused of accepting bribes, including gold bars and a Mercedes convertible, for political favors.
A majority of New Jersey residents believe Menendez should resign now, according to a Monmouth University poll.
Menendez faces stiff competition from Democratic primary challengers, including Rep. Andy Kim and Tammy Murphy.
The trial for Menendez and his wife is scheduled to begin in May, with charges including acting as an unregistered agent of Qatar.