The federal government WILL pursue federal criminal charges against U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D, N.J.) notwithstanding an inconclusive mistrial declaration in November, Save Jerseyans, filing a notice of intent to retry New Jersey’s senior senator on Friday….
From the DOJ – "Today the US filed a notice of intent to retry Sen. Robert Menendez and Dr. Salomon Melgen and requested that the court set the case for retrial at the earliest possible date–on charges that included conspiracy, bribery, and honest services fraud."
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) January 19, 2018
BREAKING: Federal prosecutors have notified the court that they intend to retry Sen. Robert Menendez on bribery and corruption charges and have requested the earliest possible retrial date.
— NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) January 19, 2018
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Today’s news (which was anything but certain) means that the Democrat Menendez, whose polling position in “blue” New Jersey is underwhelming, will now likely face months-long criminal litigation for at least a significant duration of his 2018 re-election cycle regardless of the new trial’s ultimate outcome.
Potential Republican fall challengers include Celgene CEO Bob Hugin and businessman Rich Pezzullo.
Developing…
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