Nadine Menendez Convicted on 15 Federal Counts

Nadine Menendez, wife of former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, was convicted on 15 counts—including bribery, obstruction of justice, conspiracy, and acting as a foreign agent—after a federal jury found she played a central role in a years-long bribery scheme with her husband. Prosecutors described the couple as 'partners in crime,' accepting cash, gold bars, a Mercedes-Benz, and other gifts in exchange for political favors, notably aiding the Egyptian government and business associates. The case featured evidence of large sums of cash found in their home and testimony from co-conspirators who struck plea deals. Bob Menendez was previously convicted and sentenced to 11 years in prison, making him the first sitting member of Congress convicted of acting as a foreign agent. Nadine Menendez's sentencing is scheduled for June and she faces a lengthy prison term. Her trial was delayed due to breast cancer treatment.