The wife of Senator Menedez is preparing for surgery and will face a separate trial. On Thursday, Federal Judge Sidney Stein ordered that the trials of Senator Bob…
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12 Additional Criminal Charges Brought Against Senator Menendez
He continues to maintain his innocence. Federal prosecutors brought an additional 12 criminal charges against Senator Bob Menendez on Tuesday, bringing the total charges against him to 16.…
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Treasury Department Announces Self-Filed Company Ownership Reports
Companies operating in the U.S. must provide information on who owns them within a year. The Treasury Department began accepting self-filed ownership information reports from businesses after the…
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DOJ Organizes First U.S. Trial in Oil Bribery Scheme
A former employee of Vitol was charged with bribing Ecuadorian officials. The Department of Justice (DOJ) brought its first individual to trial this week as part of a…
Read MoreProsecutors Allege Senator Menendez Received Gifts from Qatar
Allegations in addition to ongoing trial for fraud, bribery, and conspiracy. U.S. prosecutors brought new allegations against Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey this week in his ongoing…
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U.S. Releases Ally of Venezuelan President for 10 Americans
A former military contractor is also being extradited to the United States in the deal. The United States has freed an ally of President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela…
Read MoreSenator Menendez Remains in Office After Bribery Charges
The senior senator was charged with accepting gold bars and over $500,000 in cash. Senator Bob Menendez said he will remain in office on Monday after a number…
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House Committee Schedules First Impeachment Hearing
Members prepare questions about President Biden’s past business dealings. The House Oversight Committee announced that they have scheduled the first impeachment hearing for President Joe Biden for September…
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SCOTUS Hears Arguments in Bribery Case
Former Cuomo aide sought $315,000 from corporations. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week for the request to overturn bribery and fraud convictions brought against a former…
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House Speaker Says Stock Regulation Bill Coming Soon
Federal legislators could face increased trading limitations under update to STOCK Act. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi spoke about plans legislators have to more strenuously penalize those…
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