Friday, March 22, 2024

The Washington Post Breaking News March 21, 2024 : Embattled Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) says he won’t run in Democratic primary as he fights federal corruption charges

 

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March 21, 6:01 p.m. EDT

 

Embattled Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) says he won’t run in Democratic primary as he fights federal corruption charges

Menendez and his wife were charged last year with taking bribes from three business executives, including gold bars, in exchange for legislative favors. He has pleaded not guilty to the initial indictment, as well as to additional charges since then, including obstruction of justice. The senator said in a video posted to social media on Thursday that he hopes to run for reelection as an independent if exonerated in his legal case.

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