Show threadNonilexFeb 26

An echo of that earlier outrage followed the revelations of the #EpsteinFiles, though this round has so far been diverted into mutual partisan recrimination, more than the focus on institutional changes that characterized those earlier movements.

This is not to say that the rich & powerful are never held to account. #BobMenendez is one counterexample, & #Epstein himself was a #billionaire who died in a jail cell, after all.

#US #law #accountability #power #plutocracy

Show threadNonilexFeb 26
Getting convicted of #bribery in the #US requires some serious effort—take fmr Democratic Sen #BobMenendez of NJ, who was convicted of selling influence on behalf of local businesses & the country of Egypt after being caught with gold bars in his house. When #Trump first took office, he paused enforcement of foreign bribery cases entirely—but there are some signs that he intends to revive such prosecutions as a #weapon against his enemies, in the mold of the Hungarian #strongman Victor #Orbán.
US news | The GuardianDec 6
Former senator Bob Menendez banned from holding public office in New Jersey https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/06/bob-menendez-banned-public-office-new-jersey #BobMenendez #USpolitics #NewJersey #Democrats #UScrime #Law(US) #USnews
Former senator Bob Menendez banned from holding public office in New Jersey

State court made ruling against ex-lawmaker now serving 11-year sentence for bribery and acting as an agent of Egypt

The Guardian
Peter LinkNov 27

Hardliner On The Hudson - Exposing Bob Menendez: His Rise to Power and Terrorist Links

https://peertube.wtf/w/3KQ61e9BM2FszAy1FM8aRf

Hardliner On The Hudson - Exposing Bob Menendez: His Rise to Power and Terrorist Links

PeerTube
News BeepSep 11, 2025

Nadine Menendez, wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, sentenced to more than 4 years in federal bribery case

Nadine Menendez, the wife of former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, was sentenced to 54 months, or more…
#NewsBeep #News #Topstories #BobMenendez #Headlines #TopStories
https://www.newsbeep.com/116913/

US news | The GuardianSep 11, 2025
Nadine Menendez, ex-senator’s wife, jailed for role in bribery schemes https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/11/nadine-menendez-senator-wife-jailed-bribery #BobMenendez #NewJersey #USnews
Nadine Menendez, ex-senator’s wife, jailed for role in bribery schemes

She was convicted of selling her husband’s influence for cash, gold bars and a luxury car

The Guardian
Egberto WilliesNov 17, 2017

Democrats prove Republicans don’t believe tax cut scam will work (VIDEO)

If it were not a tax cut scam, wouldn’t they accept the Menedez amendment to prove to everyone that they believe what they say?

#BobMenendez #lafferCurve #PatToomey #RonWyden #taxCutScam

https://wp.me/p1OjMZ-czl

US news | The GuardianJun 17, 2025
Ex-senator Bob Menendez arrives at prison to begin serving 11-year sentence https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/17/bob-menendez-bribery-prison #BobMenendez #USpolitics #NewJersey #USSenate #UScrime #USnews
Ex-senator Bob Menendez arrives at prison to begin serving 11-year sentence

The New Jersey Democrat will be held in Pennsylvania facility after his conviction on bribery charges

The Guardian
Democracy Matters Apr 21, 2025

Wife of former senator Bob Menendez found guilty in corruption case
https://wapo.st/4jk1u4B

#BobMenendez #NadineMenendez

Wife of former senator Bob Menendez found guilty in corruption case

Prosecutors described Nadine Menendez as a liaison between then-Sen. Bob Menendez and the contacts who paid him, seeking bribes and sharing in illegal profits.

The Washington Post
SoyArmenioJan 31, 2025
Bob Menéndez sentenciado a 11 años de prisión por soborno y corrupción #BobMenéndez #corrupción #DonaldTrump #EstadosUnidos #soborno El exsenador Bob Menéndez fue sentenciado a 11 años de prisión por soborno y corrupción. Descubre los detalles de su caso y sus implicaciones políticas. https://soyarmenio.com/noticias-internacionales/bob-menendez-sentencia/