Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey could end up blaming federal charges he is facing on his wife, according to a report.
The 70-year-old is staring down a potentially lengthy prison sentence and will be tried for allegedly acting as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government.
Federal prosecutors allege the New Jersey Democrat and his wife lived lavishly through cash, cars and precious metals they were paid by three local businessmen authorities said were part of the scheme.
CBS News reported on Wednesday the senator could end up banking a defense strategy by blaming his legal troubles on his wife.
Citing a partially redacted legal filing from Menendez’s legal team, the network reported the senator could tell a court about “the ways in
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