Senator Bob Menendez may seek exoneration at his May bribery trial by blaming his wife Nadine, saying she kept him in the dark about anything that could be illegal about her dealings with New Jersey businessmen.
Menendez, 70, and his wife Nadine, 57, have also been charged with obstruction of justice as part of the federal bribery probe.
The Allegations Against Menendez and His Wife
The New Jersey Senator and his wife are accused of receiving cash, gold bars, and luxury cars as part of a bribery plot to help the Egyptian government and aid businessmen facing their own criminal investigations. The revelations about the man who has been nicknamed ‘Gold Bar Bob’ came from court papers unsealed on Tuesday.
Bob Menendez´s lawyers had redacted the documents, claiming that the sentences revealed trial strategy that could bias the jury pool.
Legal Strategy Revealed
According to the unsealed passages, Menendez plans to testify about exculpatory communications with Nadine if he takes the witness stand, possibly shifting blame to his wife for withholding crucial information. The lawyers are considering arguing that any unlawful actions were carried out by others, including his wife.
Separate Trials and Delay
Although the motion to sever the trials was initially denied, Judge Sidney H. Stein has ruled that they can take place separately after it was revealed that Nadine Menendez needs surgery in the next six weeks, delaying her trial until at least July.
Additional Insight:
In cases involving allegations of bribery and corruption, legal defenses often involve complex strategies to shift blame and establish innocence. Senator Menendez’s decision to potentially point the finger at his wife raises questions about accountability and shared responsibility within marital relationships.
Senator Bob Menendez may seek exoneration at his May bribery trial by blaming his wife Nadine (pictured right), saying she kept him in the dark about anything that could be illegal about her dealings with New Jersey businessmen
The revelations about the strategy for the man who has been nicknamed ‘Gold Bars Bob’ came from court papers unsealed Tuesday
