Supreme Court refuses to dismiss Menendez corruption charges

Supreme Court refuses to dismiss Menendez corruption charges

NewsTaco March 21, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because this case had slipped into the background after an almost two-year criminal investigation. Because Menendez, one of two Latino U.S. Senators, had been fighting […]

How Robert Menendez plans to take on the DOJ

NewsTaco April 3, 2015

*Bob Menendez says that wth the indictment he welcomes the opportunity to prove in court that the allegations against him are wrong. VL By John Bresnahan, Politico A day after […]

Sen. Robert Menendez indicted

NewsTaco April 1, 2015

*Fourteen counts of corruption against Sen. Menendez. It’s expected that the Florida Doctor implicated in the corruption, Salomon Melgen, will be indicted as well. VL By Paul Kane and Mike […]

FBI seeks source of prostitution, corruption allegations against Sen. Robert Menendez

Mary Mata May 20, 2013

By Carol D. Leonnig and Peter Wallsten, Washington Post A pair of FBI agents met on a recent weekday morning with brothers Alfonso “Alfy” and Jose “Pepe” Fanjul in the Palm Beach headquarters […]

Dominican Maids Complain About FBI’s Questions Regarding Sen. Menendez

Mary Mata April 3, 2013

By Jay Weaver, The Miami Herald Two maids allege that FBI agents from Miami tried to brow-beat them into making incriminating statements against U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, during questioning about […]

Grand Jury Investigating Sen. Robert Menendez

Mary Mata March 15, 2013

By Carol D. Leonnig and Peter Wallsten, Washington Post A federal grand jury in Miami is investigating Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), examining his role in advocating for the business interests of a wealthy […]

Escort says Menendez Prostitution Claims Were Made Up

Mary Mata March 4, 2013

By Carol D. Leonnig and Ernesto Londoño, Washington Post An escort who appeared on a video claiming Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) paid her for sex has told Dominican Republic police that she […]

Menendez Backed Bill That Could Have Aided Donor

Mary Mata

By Jonathan Easley, The Hill Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) sponsored legislation that would have financially benefited his close friend and political donor Dr. Salomon Melgen, according to an Associated Press report released […]

Amid Questions on Ethics, Battle- Tested Senator Digs In

Mary Mata February 21, 2013

By Raymond Hernandez and Sam Dolnik, The New York Times He has taken to little-used routes in the nation’s Capitol to avoid attention. His allies have hinted at conspiracies hatched […]

Democrats Can’t Afford to Lose Their Only Latino Senator

Mary Mata February 8, 2013

By Stephen A. Nuño, NBCLatino Senator Menendez of New Jersey has recently fallen under suspicion for questionable activities with donors and has been accused of soliciting underage prostitutes while taking trips […]