Nadine Menendez Bribery Trial Opens Amid Health Concerns

Nadine Menendez, wife of former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, is set to face opening statements in her federal bribery trial in New York. The couple is accused of running a bribery scheme involving significant sums of cash, gold bars, and luxury items in exchange for political favors. Bob Menendez, who was convicted and sentenced to 11 years in prison, claims his wife is being unfairly treated as she is still recovering from breast cancer surgery. The trial was delayed to accommodate her medical treatment, and she has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Bob Menendez has criticized the Southern District of New York for proceeding with the trial despite her health challenges. The trial will feature evidence previously seen in Bob Menendez's trial, including testimonies about luxury gifts and financial exchanges with businessmen.