Sen. Bob Menendez decides not to delay May trial with appeal of judge's ruling
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has decided not to appeal a judge's ruling on Constitutional grounds that would have delayed his May trial
By LARRY NEUMEISTER
Published - Mar 28, 2024, 04:00 PM ET
Last Updated - Mar 28, 2024, 04:00 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will not appeal a judge’s ruling on Constitutional grounds that would have delayed his May trial, his lawyers said Thursday.
The Democrat’s lawyers notified the Manhattan federal judge who will preside over the May 6 trial in a letter that the senator’s decision was “principally motivated by his desire to proceed to trial and establish his innocence without further delay.”
He has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges filed after investigators discovered gold bars and cash at his New Jersey home.
Prosecutors say the gold and cash resulted from bribes that he and his wife received in exchange for favors Menendez carried out for three New Jersey businessmen.
