Menendez said he would fight the bribery and corruption charges.
"I have withdrawn thousands of dollars in cash from my personal savings account, what I have kept for emergencies and because of the history of my family facing confiscation in"Now this may seem old-fashioned but these were monies drawn from my personal savings account based on the income that I have lawfully derived," he added.in New York last week.
Investigators armed with a warrant to search Menendez's home in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, found more than $480,000 in cash "hidden in clothing, closets, and a safe," according to the three-count indictment. Menendez, who spoke for approximately 25 minutes in both English and Spanish, did not take any questions."I recognize that this will be the biggest fight but as I have stated throughout this whole process, I firmly believe that all the facts are presented, not only will I be exonerated, but I still will be New Jersey's senior senator."
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez attends to deliver remarks, after he and his wife Nadine Menendez were indicted on bribery offenses in connection with their corrupt relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, in Union City, New Jersey, U.S., September 25, 2023.
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