Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey was convicted on federal corruption and bribery charges on Tuesday, Fox News reported.

Menendez is Indicted March 5th, Convicted By jury that's all His involvement Bribery and corruption He was charged with conspiring with three New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government. The indictment was filed after authorities found more than $480,000 in cash following a search and investigation of his New Jersey home. cash Hidden throughout the grounds Luxury cars that businessmen buy for their wives, and cars worth over $100,000 According to the gold bars, Indictment. (Related article: Senator indicted on corruption charges to run for re-election as independent: reports)

Prior to this indictment, Menendez had been at the center of numerous prosecutions and investigations throughout his career.

In 2006, Menendez investigation Then-U.S. Attorney Chris Christie accused Menendez of helping secure federal grants for a nonprofit that paid him about $300,000 in rent over a nine-year period. according to To Politico. Prosecutors ultimately Closed The case was closed without charges in 2011.

A year later, in 2012, one of Mendez's campaign donors, Joseph Bigica, pleaded guilty to making approximately $100,000 in illegal contributions. contribution The campaign provided the money to the two-term senator, who the Star-Ledger reported had no allegations of wrongdoing and promised to donate the money to charity. (Related article: Democrats could face major setback in Democratic-dominated state as indicted senator refuses to resign)

Menendez has previously Indicted He was arrested in 2015 on charges of conspiracy, bribery and honest services fraud, but the investigation revealed that Menendez Reportedly Menendez accepted $1 million worth of lavish trips, gifts, and campaign contributions from longtime friend and donor Salomon Melgen, in exchange for about $8.9 million in influence over the visa applications of Melgen's girlfriends and Medicare billing disputes. Menendez claimed those were simply gifts from personal friends, and an indecisive jury forced a mistrial, ultimately resulting in an acquittal in November 2017.

Despite his courtroom record, Menendez chose to remain in the New Jersey Senate race.

March 21, Menendez announced he would not run as a Democrat and officially launched his candidacy as an independent on June 3. He will face off against Democratic Rep. Andy Kim Republican candidate Curtis Bashaw.

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