Menendez Asks Judge to Either Toss Guilty Verdicts or Grant New Trial
The long-time senator’s request comes amid his resignation from the Senate. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and two New Jersey businessmen have asked a federal judge to overturn their convictions or grant them a new trial. The request comes amid Menendez’s resignation from the Senate, which takes effect on Aug. 20. A jury convicted Menendez on