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New Jersey Moves to Permanently Disqualify Bob Menendez

1/30/2025

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New Jersey's Attorney General is moving to permanently disqualify former Senator Bob Menendez from holding public office following his bribery and extortion conviction. Sentenced to eleven months in prison, Menendez has been receiving a monthly pension of $1,066 since 2019. The state often imposes lifetime bans for public corruption, underscoring the seriousness of his actions.

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New Jersey's Attorney General is moving to permanently disqualify former Senator Bob Menendez from holding public office following his bribery and extortion conviction. Sentenced to eleven months in prison, Menendez has been receiving a monthly pension of $1,066 since 2019. The state often imposes lifetime bans for public corruption, underscoring the seriousness of his actions.