Menendez Seen Casting Charges as Favors Between Old Buddies
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Senator Robert Menendez’s best defense against charges he wielded influence in exchange for campaign cash and personal perks may be that he was doing it all for a friend.
The New Jersey Democrat is accused by federal prosecutors of advancing the personal and financial interests of longtime friend Salomon Melgen in exchange for free travel and other benefits and political donations totaling almost $1 million.