Lawyers for Sen. Menendez, government argue to appeals panel
A panel of appeals court judges is grilling New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's lawyer during arguments on Monday in the corruption case against the longtime lawmaker.
Sen. Bob Menendez
Menendez due in federal court today on corruption charges
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Bob Menendez, the son of Cuban immigrants who rose to become one of the highest-ranking Hispanic members of Congress, was charged Wednesday with accepting nearly $1 million in gifts and campaign contributions from a longtime friend in exchange for a stream of political favors.