The superseding indictment said Menendez "made multiple requests for the U.S. Department of Justice to commence an investigation against another person for allegedly failing to register under FARA." The indictment alleges Menendez conspired with his wife, Nadine Menendez, and New Jersey businessman Wael Hana to have the senator act as an agent of Egypt. PHOTO: Sen. Bob Menendez departs the Senate floor in the Capitol Sept. 28, 2023, in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP)Once Nadine Menendez informed her friend Hana that she was dating Menendez, prosecutors said the two "arranged a series of meetings and dinners" with Egyptian officials. Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez facing additional charges following sweeping indictment originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News October 12, 2023 16:33 UTC