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New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez resigns after bribery convictions
https://www.bbc.com ^ | 8/21/24 | BBC

Posted on 08/21/2024 12:57:55 PM PDT by Enterprise

Bob Menendez's resignation from the US Senate became official Tuesday, a much-anticipated move that follows his conviction on bribery charges in July.

The New Jersey Democrat was found guilty on 16 counts tied to a scheme where he accepted bribes, including gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz, to aid the Qatari and Egyptian governments.

He will face a potentially lengthy prison term at his sentencing in October.

Menendez, 70, has maintained his innocence and said he plans to appeal.

Menendez initially resisted calls to step down and - until last week - had kept his name on the ballot for re-election in November.

But in a resignation letter to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy last month, the former lawmaker said he would resign Tuesday to avoid becoming a distraction.

"I do not want the Senate to be involved in a lengthy process that will detract from its important work," Menendez wrote.

Governor Murphy, a Democrat, is expected to replace Menendez with a close ally, his former chief of staff George Samir Helmy. Mr Hemly will hold the New Jersey Senate seat until a replacement is elected in November.

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...


TOPICS: Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: grifter
Garbage out, garbage in.
1 posted on 08/21/2024 12:57:55 PM PDT by Enterprise
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To: Enterprise

Of course we have to have a senator named Samir.


2 posted on 08/21/2024 12:59:00 PM PDT by wildcard_redneck (He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither.)
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To: Enterprise

ABOUT DAMN TIME!


3 posted on 08/21/2024 12:59:28 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Enterprise

Too bad Murphy is Dem, would upset balance of power in Senate.


4 posted on 08/21/2024 1:01:26 PM PDT by mware
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To: Enterprise

Schumer: “Listen up, Samir. You do EXACTLY as I tell you.”


5 posted on 08/21/2024 1:01:27 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“When exposing a crime is treated like a crime, you are being ruled by criminals” – Edward Snowden)
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To: Enterprise

about time


6 posted on 08/21/2024 1:02:16 PM PDT by Sunsong
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

“And bring me a Slurpee and some beef jerky”.


7 posted on 08/21/2024 1:04:07 PM PDT by Fledermaus (Clay Bevis and Cuck Butthead are panty wadded, pearl clutching cowards. Rush deserves better.)
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To: Enterprise

Note:

R accused of crime- forced out before conviction.

D accused of crime- nothing
D convicted of crime- if a D gov. resigns eventually
if R gov. stays


8 posted on 08/21/2024 1:04:09 PM PDT by Vesuvian
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To: Enterprise

Will Biden pardon him in January?

I’m sure that was part of the ‘deal’....................


9 posted on 08/21/2024 1:04:17 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Enterprise

Biden will pardon......


10 posted on 08/21/2024 1:05:57 PM PDT by wardamneagle
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To: Enterprise

as my dad would say “the only thing good that comes out of new jersey is an empty bus”...


11 posted on 08/21/2024 1:11:11 PM PDT by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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To: Enterprise

What a wimp. He’s a Democrat, he could hang on.


12 posted on 08/21/2024 1:12:30 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: Enterprise

Sounds like his expiration date was met


13 posted on 08/21/2024 1:19:02 PM PDT by Blue Highway
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To: wildcard_redneck

From Wikipedia:

Samīr (Also spelled Sameer or Samir) is a Sanskrit male given name. It originating from the Sanskrit word samīra which means “breeze”, “wind”, “air”, “aura”, or the wind deity Vāyu.[1][2] Many, especially in South India, sometimes do not delete the schwa and keep their name as “Sameera”.


14 posted on 08/21/2024 1:29:19 PM PDT by Jyotishi (Seeking the truth, a fact at a time.)
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To: Red Badger

Would you feel comfortable relying on Joe’s word to keep you out of prison for 10 or more years?


15 posted on 08/21/2024 1:29:21 PM PDT by alternatives?
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To: Enterprise

Adios, Gold Bar Bob!


16 posted on 08/21/2024 2:18:34 PM PDT by catnipman ((A Vote For The Lesser Of Two Evils Still Counts As A Vote For Evil))
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