New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez resigns after bribery convictions
Source: Armradio
Bob Menendez’s resignation from the US Senate became official Tuesday, a much-anticipated move that follows his conviction on bribery charges in July, the BBC reports. The New Jersey Democrat was found guilty on 16 counts tied to a scheme where he accepted bribes, including gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz, to aid the Qatari and Egyptian …