CD285: The Indicteds: Rep. George Santos and Sen. Robert Menendez

Two members of Congress, one from each side of the aisle and each branch of Congress, are currently under criminal indictment, yet are steadfastly clinging to their roles as lawmakers. In this episode, we’ve got the dirt straight from the criminal indictments of Rep. George Santos of New York and Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey.

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Background Sources

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Sen. Bob Menendez

The Indictment

United States v. MENENDEZ, 1:23-cr-00490, (S.D.N.Y.)

• Indictment text

Egypt

“Senator or secret agent? How Robert Menendez is alleged to have been Egypt's inside man.” Aysha Bagchi and Josh Meyer. November 13, 2023. USA Today.

“Behind a Senator’s Indictments, a Foreign Spy Service Works Washington.” Mark Mazzetti and Vivian Yee. October 14, 2023. The New York Times.

“Sen. Menendez is accused of being an unregistered agent of Egypt’s government in updated indictment.” Larry Neumeister. October 12, 2023. AP.

“Menendez Co-Defendant’s Curious Path From Bad Deals to a Meat Monopoly.” Nicole Hong et al. October 1, 2023. The New York Times.

“Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations,” [RL33003]. Jeremy M. Sharp. May 2, 2023. Congressional Research Service.

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

“Trump comment on 'blowing up' Nile Dam angers Ethiopia.” October 24, 2020. BBC News.

“U.S. Cuts Aid to Ethiopia Amid Nile Dam Dispute.” September 2, 2020. The New York Times.

Marriage

“Nadine and Bob Menendez’s Flashy, Allegedly Corrupt, Romance.” Nina Burleigh. October 31, 2023. Intelligencer.

Previous Indictment

“Corruption Case Against Senator Menendez Ends in Mistrial.” Nick Corasaniti and Nate Schweber. November 16, 2017. The New York Times.

“Press Release: Senator Robert Menendez and Salomon Melgen Indicted for Conspiracy, Bribery and Honest Services Fraud.” April 1, 2015. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs.

Initial Appointment to Senate

“Corzine Selects M