Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., faces additional allegations of wrongdoing contained in a superseding indictment returned Tuesday in New York.
The superseding indictment accuses Menendez, who has pleaded not guilty to all prior counts, of making positive comments about Qatar in exchange for items of value, including luxury wristwatches.
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., departs the Senate floor in the Capitol, Sept. 28, 2023, in Washington. A federal judge has rejected Menendez’s request to delay his bribery trial by two months.
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Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect Menendez faces new allegations contained in a superseding indictment, but not new charges.