Menendez brothers face key hearing in bid for freedom
The Los Angeles County judge is expected to begin hearing evidence in Van Nuisse’s courtroom, which will give the Eric brothers and Lyle Menendez their first chance of freedom in more than 35 years. Defense attorney Mark Jelagos asks LA County Superior Court Judge Michael Jessick to resent his brother on manslaughter in the execution-style […]
Newsom cites Menendez brothers case in seeking parole changes
Gov. Gavin Newsom will be proposing a new parole board process on Monday that will allow more inmates to clear the path to shorten their sentences. The new regulations effectively codify the process that Newsom launched two weeks ago. He directed a parole board hearing to complete an assessment of whether brothers Eric and Lyle […]
Bob Menendez Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison
New York Federal Judge Sydney Stein sentenced him to Senator Bob Menendez in 11 years in a 11 -year prison in a court in Manhattan on Wednesday in relation to his federal corruption and bribery conviction. Menendez was convicted in July in all 16 countings for bribery and corruption plan with Egyptian government and three […]
Next L.A. D.A. to undo Gascón policies, revisit Menendez brothers case
On his first day in office four years ago, Los Angeles Township. Atty. Georges Gascón has issued a series of progressive decrees that many prosecutors in his office say have handcuffed them in the fight against crime. If Nathan Hockman takes Gascón’s seat within 30 days, he vows to untie the same prosecutor and reverse […]
Prosecutor Announces Resentencing Sought Against The Menendez Brothers
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón released a request on October 24 regarding the fate of the Menendez brothers, asking them to be held accountable for possible parole. “I believe they have paid their debt to society,” Gascón said. LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 16: Kitty Menendez’s sister, Joan Andersen Vandermolen, speaks during a press […]
Dem Senator Bob Menendez Resigns Following Bribery Conviction
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez resigned from the Senate on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Senate Democrats Announced Mr. Menendez resigns after being convicted in a bribery case involving three New Jersey businessmen and the Egyptian government. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, has indicated he would like to replace Mr. Menendez with […]
Gov. Phil Murphy Appoints Former Chief Of Staff George Helmy To Replace Senator Bob Menendez
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy plans to nominate his former chief of staff, George S. Helmy, to succeed Bob Menendez in the Senate, according to the New Jersey Globe. Murphy will formally offer Helmy on Thursday and is expected to announce his decision on Friday, the Globe reported. ReportedHelmy, 44, served as Murphy's chief of […]
Convicted Democrat Michigan Sen. Bob Menendez To Resign
New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, who was convicted of 16 felony counts a week ago, plans to resign from Congress on August 20, according to the Washington Post. Senator Menendez informed staff today of his plans to resign from the Senate, a person familiar with the matter said. Said Tyler Pager of The Washington […]
Bob Menendez Reportedly Confirms His Resignation
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez has reportedly confirmed with other Democrats that he will resign from his seat after being convicted in a federal bribery trial, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News. The Democratic senator was found guilty on all 16 charges on Tuesday. of His involvement Bribery and corruption The […]
Turley Says Washington Elites Appear To Look Down Upon Menendez For His ‘Prehistoric’ Corruption Style
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said Washington elites appear to despise the “prehistoric” style of corruption of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey. The jury found Menendez guilty on all 16 federal corruption and bribery counts related to payments made to Menendez by the Egyptian government and three New Jersey businessmen in exchange for […]