Bob Menendez faces fresh corruption allegations involving Qatar
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Democratic senator offered gifts in return for making positive comments about Gulf state, superseding indictment saysThe New Jersey Democratic senator Bob Menendez, already the subject of sensational charges concerning the acceptance of illicit cash, gold bars and a Mercedes Benz car, faces new corruption allegations, outlined in a superseding indictment made public on Tuesday.Menendez has already pleaded not guilty on charges involving interests linked to Egypt. He is now accused of corruption involving Qatar, although he does not face new charges. Continue reading...