Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey was convicted of federal corruption and bribery charges on Tuesday, Fox News reported.
Menendez, who was indicted on Mar. 5, was convicted by a jury on all counts over his involvement in a bribery and corruption scheme with three New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government. The indictment was brought following an investigation and search of his New Jersey home, where authorities found over $480,000 in cash hidden throughout the property, a luxury vehicle purchased for his wife by the businessmen, and over $100,000 of gold bars, according to the indictment.
Menendez told reporters on Tuesday that he was “deeply disappointed by the jury’s decision” and said he was confident that his legal team would successfully appeal the case.
“I have never been anything but a patriot of my country, and I have never, ever been a foreign agent,” Menendez told reporters.
Though Menendez insists on his innocence, several prominent Democrats have called for his resignation.
Well, it’s about time.