Breaking News: Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty in corruption trial

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Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty in corruption trial

NEW YORK — Sen. Bob Menendez on Tuesday was found guilty in his corruption trial, a historic verdict marking a dramatic downfall for New Jersey's senior senator who was one of the most influential people in Washington D.C.

The 12-member jury found Menendez guilty on all 16 counts after a two-month trial on charges that all but ended his political career. Federal prosecutors accused Menendez of bribery, acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, obstruction of justice, extortion and conspiring to commit those crimes.

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