Jury gets Menendez case after lawyers make last arguments

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) " After nine weeks of testimony and nearly eight hours of closing arguments spread over two days, a jury began deliberating Monday in the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and a longtime friend in a case that could have implications for a deeply divided Senate in the event of a conviction.The panel deliberated for about 90 minutes before leaving for the day and will resume Tuesday morning.If the Democratic senator is convicted and steps down or [...]


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