Judge rejects Menendez request to toss bribery charges October 16, 2017October 16, 20171 min read admin NEWARK — A federal judge on Monday refused to throw out any of the 18 criminal counts against U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen, clearing the way for the pair’s bribery trial to enter the defense phase. – Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin