Statement Of Acting United States Attorney Matthew Podolsky On The Conviction Of Nadine Menendez
Nadine Menendez was unanimously convicted for her role in a five-year corruption and foreign influence scheme involving bribes alongside her husband, former Senator Robert Menendez.
A jury has unanimously convicted Nadine Menendez for her central role in a corruption and foreign influence scheme alongside her husband, former Senator Robert Menendez. Over a five-year period, the pair accepted bribes including gold bars, cash, a Mercedes-Benz convertible, and a no-show job. The prosecution was led by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York with assistance from the FBI and IRS-CI.
A unanimous jury has convicted Nadine Menendez for her critical role in a corruption and foreign influence scheme involving her husband, convicted former Senator Robert Menendez. Over the span of five years, Nadine Menendez agreed to and accepted various bribes, including gold bars, cash, a Mercedes-Benz convertible, and a no-show job. These illicit exchanges were made in return for the Senator's corrupt official acts. The scheme demonstrated how the pair prioritized personal greed and their own interests over the citizens they were elected to serve. The case was investigated and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, supported by the FBI and IRS-Criminal Investigation. This conviction serves as a clear message that the power of government officials cannot be put up for sale.
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- Nadine Menendez Convicted For her critical role in a corruption and foreign influence scheme involving her husband, convicted former Senator Robert Menendez
- Nadine Menendez Accepted Bribes – including gold bars, cash, a Mercedes-Benz convertible, and a no-show job
- Nadine Menendez Placed Their own interests and greed ahead of the interests of the citizens the Senator was elected to serve
- All those who facilitate corruption Will be held accountable For their actions
- The career prosecutors of this Office Showed Unwavering commitment to this case
- The special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service—Criminal Investigation Showed Extraordinary efforts in ensuring that justice was done
Press Release Statement Of Acting United States Attorney Matthew Podolsky On The Conviction Of Nadine Menendez Monday, April 21, 2025 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Moments ago, a unanimous jury convicted Nadine Menendez for her critical role in a corruption and foreign influence scheme involving her husband, convicted former Senator Robert Menendez. Nadine Menendez and Senator Menendez were partners in crime. Over the span of five years, Nadine Menendez agreed to accept and accepted all sorts of bribes – including gold bars, cash, a Mercedes-Benz convertible, and a no-show job – all in exchange for the Senator’s corrupt official acts. Together, Nadine Menendez and the Senator placed their own interests and greed ahead of the interests of the citizens the Senator was elected to serve. Today’s verdict sends the clear message that the power of government officials may not be put up for sale, and that all those who facilitate corruption will be held accountable for their actions. I thank the career prosecutors of this Office and the special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service—Criminal Investigation for their unwavering commitment to this case, and for their extraordinary efforts in ensuring that justice was done. Contact Nicholas Biase, Shelby Wratchford(212) 637-2600 Updated April 21, 2025 Topic Public Corruption Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 25-086
Press Release Statement Of Acting United States Attorney Matthew Podolsky On The Conviction Of Nadine Menendez Monday, April 21, 2025 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Moments ago, a unanimous jury convicted Nadine Menendez for her critical role in a corruption and foreign influence scheme involving her husband, convicted former Senator Robert Menendez. Nadine Menendez and Senator Menendez were partners in crime. Over the span of five years, Nadine Menendez agreed to accept and accepted all sorts of bribes – including gold bars, cash, a Mercedes-Benz convertible, and a no-show job – all in exchange for the Senator’s corrupt official acts. Together, Nadine Menendez and the Senator placed their own interests and greed ahead of the interests of the citizens the Senator was elected to serve. Today’s verdict sends the clear message that the power of government officials may not be put up for sale, and that all those who facilitate corruption will be held accountable for their actions. I thank the career prosecutors of this Office and the special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Internal Revenue Service—Criminal Investigation for their unwavering commitment to this case, and for their extraordinary efforts in ensuring that justice was done. Contact Nicholas Biase, Shelby Wratchford(212) 637-2600 Updated April 21, 2025 Topic Public Corruption Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 25-086