Prosecutors Oppose Senator Menendez's Request to Delay Bribery Trial

Menendez and Co-defendants Face Accusations of Accepting Bribes for Influence Over Foreign Affairs

Federal prosecutors have opposed Senator Bob Menendez's request to delay his bribery trial from May to July 2024.
Menendez and his co-defendants, including his wife, are accused of accepting bribes from three New Jersey businessmen in exchange for influence over foreign affairs.
Prosecutors argue that the current trial schedule is reasonable and in line with the public interest in a speedy trial.
Defense lawyers have cited the complexity of the case and the need to review over 6.7 million documents as reasons for the delay.
Menendez, who has pleaded not guilty, has not indicated whether he will run for re-election and has resisted calls to resign.