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Gold Bars, Wads of Cash and a Senator’s Indictment
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23:36Now PlayingIn one of the most serious political corruption cases in recent history, federal prosecutors have accused a senior U.S. senator of trading the power of his position for cash, gifts and gold.
Tracey Tully, who covers New Jersey for The Times, tells the story behind the charges against the senator, Robert Menendez, and his wife, Nadine, and describes the role played by Wael Hana, an Egyptian American businessman at the center of the allegations.
GuestTracey Tully () covers New Jersey for The New York Times.
Background reading:
• Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, charged with taking bribes in exchange for exerting political influence (), predicted that he would be exonerated.
• Inside the Menendez investigation ()Federal prosecutors have accused the senator and his wife, Nadine, of accepting bribes in exchange for official actions by Mr. Menendez.
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