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Gold Bars, Wads of Cash and a Senator’s Indictment

Gold Bars, Wads of Cash and a Senator’s Indictment

The Daily vor 3 Jahren

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In one of the most serious political corruption cases in recent
history, federal prosecutors have accused a senior U.S. senator
of trading the power of his position for cash, gifts and gold.

Tracey Tully, who covers New Jersey for The Times, tells the
story behind the charges against the senator, Robert Menendez,
and his wife, Nadine, and describes the role played by Wael Hana,
an Egyptian American businessman at the center of the
allegations.

Guest: Tracey Tully covers New Jersey for The New York Times.

Background reading:

Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, charged with taking
bribes in exchange for exerting political influence, predicted
that he would be exonerated.

Inside the Menendez investigation: Federal prosecutors have
accused the senator and his wife, Nadine, of accepting bribes in
exchange for official actions by Mr. Menendez.

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