Senator Robert Menendez Pleads Not Guilty to Acting as an Agent of Egypt

Accused of using his position as Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman to aid Egyptian interests, Menendez and his wife also face charges of bribery, including accepting gold bullion and $550,000 in cash, in an alleged sweeping corruption scheme.

Senator Robert Menendez was arraigned on charges of acting as an agent of Egypt while serving as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which includes accusations of multiple illegal activities such as accepting bribes and aiding Egyptian interests.
Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, are alleged to have received bribes in exchange for the Senator's efforts to increase aid and weapons sales to Egypt, and to interfere with criminal investigations for their associates in New Jersey.
Three New Jersey businessmen including US citizen Wael Hana, founder of a halal certification company, are also implicated in the corruption scheme with Menendez.
Investigations have led to the discovery of gold bars and $550,000 in cash at the Menendez's home, which prosecutors have requested to be seized along with their Mercedes-Benz convertible that was reportedly gifted as a bribe.
Despite the serious allegations, Menendez has maintained his innocence, refused to resign, and is planning to run for re-election for his fourth term next year.