{"id":2043944,"date":"2023-09-25T13:25:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T17:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senator-menendez-says-he-will-be-exonerated-from-bribery-charges\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T13:28:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T17:28:02","slug":"senator-menendez-says-he-will-be-exonerated-from-bribery-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senator-menendez-says-he-will-be-exonerated-from-bribery-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Senator Menendez confident in exoneration from bribery charges."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsenator-menendez-says-he-will-be-exonerated-from-bribery-charges%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2043944&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sen. \u200bBob Menendez (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at Hudson County Community College\u2019s North\u200d Hudson \u2063Campus on\u2064 September 25, 2023 in\u200b Union City,\u200d New \u200cJersey. (Photo\u200b by Michael M. Santiago\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/sophia-flores\">Sophia Flores<\/a><br \/>10:11 AM \u2013 Monday, September 25, 2023<\/h2>\n<p>Senator Bob Menendez vehemently \u2063denies the federal bribery charges brought against him last week, asserting his\u2062 innocence and confidently proclaiming his eventual exoneration.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px;  text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>During a press conference on\u200c Monday, Senator Menendez (D-N.J.) clarified that the more than $480,000 discovered at his residence originated from his personal \u2062savings account.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Indicted New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is apparently a doomsday\u2063 prepper:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor 30 years, I have withdrawn thousands of dollars in cash from my personal\u200c savings account for emergencies and\u2063 because \u2062of the history of my family facing confiscation in Cuba.\u201d<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KnizzcR1Xj\">pic.twitter.com\/KnizzcR1Xj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Proud Elephant \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83e\udd85 (@ProudElephantUS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ProudElephantUS\/status\/1706351390493180014?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 25, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cI have withdrawn thousands of\u2064 dollars in cash from \u2063my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ted-cruz-seeks-to-expand-accessibility-to-healthcare-through-pre-tax-savings-accounts\/\" title=\"Ted Cruz aims to enhance healthcare accessibility via pre-tax savings accounts.\">personal savings account<\/a>, what I have kept for emergencies and because of the history of my family facing\u200d confiscation in Cuba,\u201d Menendez \u200bsaid.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow this may seem old-fashioned but these were monies \u2064drawn from my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senator-menendez-says-he-will-be-exonerated-from-bribery-charges\/\" title=\"Senator Menendez confident in exoneration from bribery charges.\">personal savings account based<\/a> on\u2064 the income that I \u200bhave lawfully\u200b derived,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In addition to his unwavering belief in his \u200deventual exoneration, Senator Menendez refuses \u2064to step down from his position.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI recognize this \u200cwill be the biggest fight yet, but as I have stated throughout this whole \u200bprocess, I firmly \u2063believe that when all the facts are presented, not only \u200dwill I be exonerated, but I still will be New Jersey\u2019s senior senator.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Last week, both Senator \u2064Menendez and his wife \u2064were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/newsroom\/democrat-senator-robert-menendez-indicted-on-bribery-charges\/\">indicted<\/a> on federal bribery\u2064 charges. \u2064Prosecutors accused him of accepting \u201chundreds of thousands of dollars in \u200dbribes\u201d in exchange for his influence.\u2062 The extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/storage.courtlistener.com\/recap\/gov.uscourts.nysd.606899\/gov.uscourts.nysd.606899.1.0.pdf\">39-page indictment<\/a> alleged that the\u2064 couple accepted bribes to protect the\u2062 interests of three prominent businessmen and\u2063 benefit Egypt\u2019s government.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Subscribe here to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/transgender-former-democrat-lawmaker-charged-with-sexual-exploitation-of-children\/\" title=\"Transgender Ex-Democrat Lawmaker Accused of Child Sexual Exploitation\">receive breaking \u200bnews blasts directly<\/a> to your inbox for free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Alex Newman<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Bruce LeVell<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Anthony\u200b Watson<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Rep. Anna Paulina Luna<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>WASHINGTON\u2063 (Reuters) \u2013 The United States argued on Tuesday that \u2064Alphabet Inc\u2019s Google \u2062broke the law in its efforts to dominate online\u2026\u2063 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) \u2062\u2013 The U.S.\u2063 Senate\u2019s\u2064 top Democrat is bringing U.S. \u2062technology leaders including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Meta\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) \u2013 ABB is spending $280 \u200cmillion on a new robotics factory in Sweden, the Swiss engineering and\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>PARIS \u200c(Reuters) \u2013\u2064 French \u2063Europe \u200dMinister Laurence Boon on\u200c Wednesday\u2064 welcomed an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles\u200c launched \u2063by the EU\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How does Senator Menendez&#8217;s\u2064 refusal to step down from \u200bhis position\u200d as a senator while facing serious legal allegations raise questions about his \u200bability\u2062 to effectively serve his constituents?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cHave the trust and\u2064 support of my constituents,&#8221; Menendez\u2064 declared.<\/p>\n<p>Menendez&#8217;s denial\u2063 and refusal to step down come after\u200b he was recently indicted on federal bribery \u2064charges. The charges allege that Menendez accepted bribes from a Florida eye doctor in exchange for political favors. The trial is\u200b set to begin in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p>Despite \u200bthe seriousness of the charges\u2063 and the potential consequences, Menendez remains defiant in his stance. He asserts that the money found at his residence was from his personal savings account and\u2063 was withdrawn \u2064for emergencies \u200band to avoid potential confiscation, citing his family&#8217;s history\u2062 in Cuba.<\/p>\n<p>This explanation may seem old-fashioned to some, but Menendez maintains that his actions were lawful and justified.\u200b He believes that once all the facts are presented in court, he\u200c will be vindicated and his innocence\u2062 will be proven.<\/p>\n<p>Menendez&#8217;s determination to fight the charges and retain\u2064 his position as a senator is commendable for his steadfast belief in his eventual exoneration. However, it also raises\u200b questions about his \u2063ability to effectively serve his constituents while facing such serious legal allegations.<\/p>\n<p>Public officials are held to a higher standard of accountability and transparency, and the gravity of the \u200ccharges against Menendez cannot be \u200bignored. It is important for the integrity\u200c of the political system that\u2064 any allegations of misconduct are thoroughly investigated\u2062 and resolved.<\/p>\n<p>While Menendez is \u2063entitled to his presumption of innocence until proven guilty, the upcoming trial will be a crucial test for both him and the justice system. It is essential \u2062that the\u2062 legal process be allowed \u200bto run its course and that all parties involved have a fair and\u200b impartial hearing.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200dthe meantime, the constituents of\u200d Senator Menendez deserve\u200d representation that is free from the distraction of a criminal trial. It is up to Menendez to carefully consider whether his decision \u2062to\u200b remain in office is truly in the best\u2063 interest of\u200b those\u2064 he serves.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome\u200b of the trial will undoubtedly have a significant impact on Menendez&#8217;s political career and legacy. Regardless of \u200bthe verdict, the allegations and the subsequent trial will\u200d forever \u2064be part of Menendez&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<p>As the trial unfolds, it is crucial for the public and the media to closely monitor the proceedings and\u2062 hold the justice system accountable \u200dfor a fair and thorough investigation.\u200c The integrity of our political institutions depends on it.<\/p>\n<p>Only time will tell whether Senator\u2064 Menendez&#8217;s proclamation \u2062of eventual exoneration will come to fruition. Until then, the \u2062American people eagerly await the resolution of this high-profile case\u200d and hope for \u2064justice to be served.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/body><\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senator Bob Menendez (D-NY) addressed federal bribery charges during a press conference at Hudson County Community College\u2019s North Hudson Campus in Union City, New Jersey. 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