Judge denies Sen. Menendez's legislative immunity claim, allowing federal prosecution on bribery charges.
Judge rejects Sen. Menendez's claims of legislative immunity, ruling he cannot escape federal prosecution on grounds of bribery charges. The New Jersey Democrat faces charges alleging he accepted bribes, including cash and gold bars, in exchange for delivering favors to three New Jersey businessmen. U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein stated that legislative immunity does not protect criminal intent, and information sharing as part of a corrupt scheme cannot be considered legislative acts.
March 14, 2024
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