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Judge rules prosecutors in Menendez case can't use evidence they say is crucial
The decision could complicate prosecutors' case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez as it relates to Egypt and military aid.
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The decision could complicate prosecutors' case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez as it relates to Egypt and military aid.
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez was back in federal court Friday for the continuation of his bribery trial. During court proceedings Thursday, he revealed that his wife has breast cancer. Prosecutors said Menendez and his wife accepted more than $480,000 in bribes for the political influence which they said advanced the interests of the two New Jersey businessmen and the governments of Qatar and Egypt. Christine Sloan reports some of the highlights from the courtroom.
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
Nadine Menendez will undergo a mastectomy, her husband revealed in a statement as his trial was underway.
Attorneys for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez say his wife Nadine was at the center of the alleged scheme that ended in bribery charges for the embattled legislator. Prosecutors allege the Menendezes accepted gold bars, cash and a luxury car in exchange for taking actions that benefitted the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
Opening statements began Wednesday afternoon in the corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat accused of trading his influence and power to foreign governments and three New Jersey businessmen in a complex bribery scheme.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez argued that his wife, Nadine, kept him in the dark about her dealings with three businessmen.
A lawyer for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sought to pin the blame on his wife, Nadine Menendez.
The New Jersey senator has a "fear of scarcity" and developed "a longstanding coping mechanism of routinely withdrawing and storing cash in his home," his lawyers said last month.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will be in a New York City courtroom Monday for the beginning of his federal corruption trial. Menendez and his wife are facing charges related to an alleged bribery scheme involving the governments of Egypt and Qatar.
The senator and his wife are accused of using his position to benefit three businessmen and two foreign governments in exchange for cash, gold and a luxury car.
Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, is set to be tried on bribery, corruption and obstruction charges beginning Monday.
In a letter that was disclosed Wednesday, the Democratic senator's attorneys argued the habit resulted from "two significant traumatic events" in his life.
A judge granted a one week delay in the corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez Friday, but the senator was not physically in court. He joined the proceedings by phone.
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez could end up blaming his wife during his federal corruption trial. According to newly unsealed court documents, the senator plans to testify that his wife led him to believe nothing illegal was taking place. The senator's trial is scheduled to begin next month.
Sen. Bob Menendez heads to trial next month to fight charges that he traded his political influence for cash, gold bars and a luxury car.
A judge has delayed the trial of Sen. Bob Menendez's wife, Nadine Menendez, as she undergoes surgery to treat a medical condition.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her run for U.S. Senate, days after embattled Sen. Bob Menendez announced he would not be running as a Democrat.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her campaign for U.S. Senate.
Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, announced that he won't run in the Democratic primary as he faces allegations he traded his political influence for money. He said he could seek reelection as an independent if he's exonerated.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey faces more than a dozen charges stemming from allegations he traded his political influence for money as part of a yearslong bribery scheme.
A judge in Manhattan has denied one of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez's motions to dismiss the bribery and extortion charges against him. The attorney for the senator claims the charges violated his client's constitutional protections. The decision could be appealed, which could delay the trial that's currently set to begin on May 6. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/43mSbcT
Charges against Sen. Bob Menendez have prompted new bipartisan anti-bribery House bill that alludes to the gold bars mentioned in his indictment.
Just last week, a grand jury indicted Menendez on a dozen new counts including obstruction of justice, conspiracy, bribery and extortion.
Menendez and his wife stayed silent as they entered Manhattan federal court after they were charged in a new, 18-count indictment.
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The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
Day 2 was firmly focused on projecting unity within the party, with former President Donald Trump looking on as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
An 8-week-old baby girl died after being left inside a hot car by her father in Lakewood Township, NJ, Monday afternoon, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, thunderstorms over Philadelphia International Airport on July 14 produced small hail, which counts as a "trace" amount of snow in climate reports.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
A series of car vandalisms in South Philadelphia has sparked concern among residents, who feel increasingly vulnerable.
Delaware County police are searching for two armed suspects who allegedly robbed a Brinks armored truck in Chester Tuesday afternoon, the Delaware County DA's Office said in a patrol alert.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
As Eastwick prepares for a temporary fix for its flooding woes, plans for a long-term solution are facing a setback.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
A wildfire burning at a military gunnery range in Ocean and Burlington Counties has burned 600 acres and is 50% contained, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said on Tuesday.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
An 8-week-old baby girl died after being left inside a hot car by her father in Lakewood Township, NJ, Monday afternoon, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
Woodbury police are investigating after a pet owner said they received a call that their dog had died while at a grooming appointment at K-9 Kingdom. Trevor Hunt, the business owner, has been charged.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s.
A heat advisory is in effect for the Delaware Valley until Tuesday morning. Temperatures during that time will feel like 98 to 102 degrees.
Saturday is off to a wet start with a flood watch in effect into the afternoon. But the Philadelphia area won't be totally washed out.
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
A group of mosquitoes in Concord Dog Park in Delaware County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first instance in 2024.
To keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the extreme heat, here's a look at where you can find cooling centers across Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania suburbs and in New Jersey.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
Some Old City residents made clear how they feel about a proposal to move the city's temporary Greyhound bus station to their neighborhood on Tuesday.
Starting later in July 2024, speeding through the I-95 and Route 896 construction zone in Newark, Delaware could get you a ticket.
Starting in September in Philadelphia, tow companies will be required to collect photographic evidence of parking violations for vehicles they tow.
Cavan Sullivan will be a part of the Union's matchday roster on Wednesday for the first time in his career and has a chance to become the youngest player to make his debut in MLS history.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Phillies may have a franchise-record eight All-Stars, but those at the Midsummer Classic say none of this matters if this season doesn't end with a World Series.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm was knocked out of the 2024 Home Run Derby in the semifinals by Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez during a swing-off on Monday night.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
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A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
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Powerful, fast-moving storms downed trees and power lines across the Delaware Valley Tuesday night. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey said it received multiple reports of wind damage in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and that "severe downbursts/macrobursts (straight-line wind) have occurred."
The excessive heat warning remains in effect for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday night, and feels like temps will hit triple digits again. Another round of potentially severe storms fires up later this afternoon, with the biggest threats being heavy rain, strong winds and possibly large hail.
Bill Kelly says a cold front will pass through the Philadelphia region on Wednesday, likely bringing scattered severe storms.
Sullivan, who is 14 years and 293 days old, would break the current mark held by Freddy Adu by 13 days if he makes his MLS debut on Wednesday night when the Union host the New England Revolution at Subaru Park.
South Philadelphia residents are frustrated after several cars were damaged and broken into Sunday night.