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Jury selection is expected to resume on Tuesday in the corruption trial of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, as federal prosecutors allege a lengthy bribery scheme involving assistance to foreign governments, interference in criminal cases, and personal enrichment.
Menendez, a Democratic senator representing New Jersey, has pleaded not guilty to 16 charges, including bribery, fraud, acting as a foreign agent, and obstruction, in Manhattan federal court.
Also facing charges are two New Jersey businessmen, Wael Hana and real estate developer Fred Daibes, while Menendez's wife, Nadine, is expected to be tried separately. All defendants have entered not guilty pleas.
The trial began jury selection on Monday, with U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein informing potential jurors that the trial could extend into June. Several jurors were excused from the case.
Menendez, in office since 2006, has hinted at seeking a fourth Senate term if acquitted. However, recent polls in Democratic-leaning New Jersey indicate widespread disapproval of his performance, making a reelection bid seem unlikely.
Prosecutors allege that the Menendezes accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars, as well as a Mercedes-Benz convertible, in exchange for political favors and aid to Egypt and Qatar.
During a search of the Menendezes' home in June 2022, FBI agents reportedly found significant amounts of cash concealed in clothing, closets, and a safe.
The prosecution further claims that Menendez promised to assist Egypt in obtaining arms sales and military aid, helped Hana secure a monopoly on certifying halal meat exports to Egypt, and aided Daibes in obtaining funds from a Qatari investment fund while attempting to disrupt a federal criminal case against Daibes in New Jersey.
Jose Uribe, a fifth defendant, pleaded guilty to bribery and fraud charges in March and is cooperating with prosecutors.
Despite calls from various quarters, including fellow New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker, for Menendez to resign, he relinquished leadership of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee following his indictment.
Nadine Menendez's trial was separated from her husband's due to a serious medical condition requiring an extended recovery period. Her trial is scheduled for July 8, with suggestions from her husband's legal team that he may attempt to shift blame to her if he testifies.
Menendez's lawyers are also awaiting a ruling from Stein on whether a psychiatrist can testify about Menendez's habit of storing cash at home due to a "fear of scarcity," allegedly stemming from the Cuban government's seizure of his family's assets and his father's suicide after Menendez ceased paying his gambling debts.
Menendez previously faced trial in 2017 on charges of aiding a wealthy Florida ophthalmologist in exchange for gifts and contributions, but the case ended in a mistrial, and prosecutors did not pursue a retrial.
With Democrats and independents holding a slim 51-49 Senate majority, Republicans are eyeing several close races in November's election in hopes of flipping seats.