Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), was convicted on April 21 on multiple federal corruption charges for her role in what prosecutors called a years-long bribery and foreign influence scheme involving luxury gifts, gold bars, and political favors.
A unanimous jury in Manhattan found Menendez, 58, guilty on all counts after a three-week trial, marking a dramatic fall for the once-prominent couple. The verdict comes less than a year after her husband was convicted of similar charges and sentenced to 11 years in prison.
“Today’s verdict sends the clear message that the power of government officials may not be put up for sale,” acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky said in a statement. “Nadine Menendez and Senator Menendez were partners in crime.”…