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Bob Menendez

U.S. Senator from New Jersey (2006–2024)

DemocratFederalNew Jersey

Bob Menendez serves as U.S. Senator from New Jersey (2006–2024) (New Jersey).

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7.00/ 10.00
Moderate
Verified
1 verified record
1 unresolved matter
Last reviewed: Sep 2, 2026

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National NewsOct 21, 2026

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Category Breakdown

7.00
Total / 10.00
Truthfulness2.00 / 2.00
Legal Conduct0.00 / 3.00
−3.00 deducted
Ethics2.00 / 2.00
Financial Integrity1.50 / 1.50
Public Accountability1.50 / 1.50

Due Process Notice

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ConvictionCriminal CaseSevere
-3.00 pts

Convicted on 16 federal counts of bribery, foreign-agent, and obstruction; sentenced to 11 years

A federal jury in Manhattan convicted Senator Bob Menendez on all 16 felony counts, including bribery, extortion, honest services wire fraud, acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, and obstruction of justice, after a nine-week trial. Evidence included over $480,000 in cash, gold bars, and a luxury car received in exchange for official acts benefiting the governments of Egypt and Qatar and to disrupt criminal prosecutions. He was sentenced on January 29, 2025 to 11 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $922,188. He resigned from the Senate in August 2024. The conviction stands; he has stated he will appeal.

Verified Facts: On July 16, 2024, a federal jury in the Southern District of New York convicted Senator Bob Menendez on 16 felony counts, including bribery, honest services fraud, obstruction of justice, and acting as an unregistered foreign agent. The conviction followed a trial documenting cash, gold bars, and a luxury vehicle received in exchange for official acts benefiting Egypt and Qatar. He resigned from the Senate on August 20, 2024, and was sentenced in January 2025.
Official Response: "Maintained his innocence and said he would appeal."
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T1U.S. Department of Justice (SDNY)

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Event: Jul 16, 2024· Published: Sep 2, 2026
Published· Reviewed by Editorial Team· Sep 2, 2026
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