Menendez Lawyers Challenge Evidence Handling in Trial

Former Senator Bob Menendez's legal team is raising serious concerns over a significant error in his corruption trial, where jurors were inadvertently shown evidence that should have been redacted. The mishap involved nine exhibits displayed during deliberations, which prosecutors claim would not impact the conviction, a statement disputed by Menendez's attorneys. They criticized the government's handling of the situation, stating they were not informed of the error until nearly two weeks after prosecutors became aware, and called for a complete review of all evidence presented. Additionally, prosecutors admitted they did not conduct proper checks on the thousands of exhibits submitted for trial. Menendez awaits sentencing for multiple charges, including bribery and conspiracy, after resigning following his conviction in July. His attorneys argue that the government's downplaying of the mistake raises further questions about its conduct during the trial.