Senator Bob Menendez Found Guilty on 16 Counts

Senator Bob Menendez has been found guilty on 16 corruption charges by a New York jury, including bribery and fraud, leading to plans for appeals by the defendants. Menendez's legal team is focusing on appealing on constitutional grounds related to lawmakers' privileges. The guilty verdict has raised questions about Menendez's political future, with possibilities of removal from office requiring a two-thirds majority vote. The verdict has sparked discussions about potential replacements, with U.S. Rep. Andy Kim being a likely candidate. Menendez, facing a potential 222-year prison sentence, will be sentenced in October, and there are considerations about his ability to stay in Congress despite the likelihood of expulsion.