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Menendez Asks Judge to Either Toss Guilty Verdicts or Grant New Trial

The long-time senator’s request comes amid his resignation from the Senate.
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Menendez Asks Judge to Either Toss Guilty Verdicts or Grant New Trial
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, (D-N.J.) arrives at Federal Court, for his bribery trial in connection with an alleged corrupt relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, in New York City, on July 9, 2024. Kent J. Edwards/Reuters
Samantha Flom
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Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and two New Jersey businessmen have asked a federal judge to overturn their convictions or grant them a new trial.

The request comes amid Menendez’s resignation from the Senate, which takes effect on Aug. 20.

Samantha Flom
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Samantha Flom is a reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S. politics and news. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications. Contact her at [email protected].