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The jury in the high-profile corruption trial of Senator Bob Menendez has begun deliberations in Manhattan. The jurors are tasked with reaching a verdict on 16 felony counts that include bribery allegations against New Jersey's senior Democratic senator.
Federal prosecutors have accused Menendez of leveraging his powerful position as the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to benefit three New Jersey businessmen. The charges allege that Menendez sold his influence to help these businessmen secure lucrative deals with Egypt and Qatar. The trial, which has garnered significant. . .
