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Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey rejects calls to resign

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey defiantly pushed back against federal corruption charges on Monday, saying nearly half a million dollars in cash authorities found in his home was from his personal savings, not from bribes, and was on hand for emergencies.

By Associated Press

Sept. 25, 2023

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Sen. Bob Menendez speaks during a press conference on Monday, Sept. 25, in Union City, N.J. Menendez and his wife have been indicted on charges of bribery.
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Sen. Bob Menendez speaks during a press conference on Monday, Sept. 25, in Union City, N.J. Menendez and his wife have been indicted on charges of bribery.
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Sen. Bob Menendez speaks during a press conference on Monday, Sept. 25, in Union City, N.J. Menendez and his wife have been indicted on charges of bribery.
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Sen. Bob Menendez speaks during a news conference on Monday, Sept. 25, in Union City, N.J. Menendez defiantly pushed back against federal corruption charges, saying cash authorities found in his home was from his savings account and was on hand for emergencies, and wasn't bribe proceeds.
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Sen. Bob Menendez speaks during a press conference on Monday, Sept. 25, in Union City, N.J. Menendez defiantly pushed back against federal corruption charges, saying cash authorities found in his home was from his savings account and was on hand for emergencies, and wasn't bribe proceeds.
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Sen. Bob Menendez speaks during a news conference on Monday, Sept. 25, in Union City, N.J. Menendez defiantly pushed back against federal corruption charges, saying cash authorities found in his home was from his savings account and was on hand for emergencies, and wasn't bribe proceeds.

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