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Businessman Jose Uribe details alleged exchanges of lavish gifts for political favors, portraying Menendez as a powerful figure in the scheme.
- Jose Uribe, a key witness, testified about purchasing a Mercedes Benz for Menendez's wife in exchange for help with criminal investigations.
- Uribe described Menendez as a 'Godfather-like' character who boasted about his influence and actions.
- The testimony includes claims that Menendez intervened in state legal matters to benefit Uribe and other associates.
- Menendez's defense argues he was unaware of the alleged bribery and was acting out of concern for Latino truckers.
- The trial is expected to continue into July, with Nadine Menendez facing a separate trial due to health issues.
People, Places and Things In This Story
- José Uribe Dominican baseball athlete
- Bob Menendez United States Senator
- Nadine Arslanian Bob Menendez's wife
- Mercedes-Benz Luxury vehicles company
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