The Southern District of New York court has selected jurors who will consider the case of US Senator from New Jersey Robert Menendez, accused of corruption and working for Egypt and Qatar as an unregistered foreign agent, Report informs referring to ABC.
“The seated jury, which was selected and sworn in earlier on May 15, includes a retired economist, an occupational therapist who likes "hanging out with my dog," an attorney originally from Michigan and someone who "had a nephew locked up for molestation." All pledged to be fair,” reads the article.
In September 2023, the senator was accused of having corrupt relations with three businessmen from New Jersey and receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes together with his wife Nadine Menendez (Arslanyan). The senator bought cash, gold bars, expensive cars, and other valuables.
In addition, the US Department of Justice filed additional charges against pro-Armenian Senator Robert Menendez from New Jersey, accusing him of working as an unregistered foreign agent for Egypt.
Later, it became known that Menendez, who was elected with a strong pro-Armenian position, was additionally accused of accepting bribes and spying for Qatar.