New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez expected back in Manhattan court for bribery case

NEW YORK — New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is back in Manhattan Federal Court for his corruption case Monday.

Sen. Menendez pleaded not guilty to bribery charges last Wednesday and was released on $100,000 bond.

Prosecutors say he and his wife accepted gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash in exchange for his political influence.

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Sen. Menendez has refused to resign, despite calls from within his own party to do so.

Today’s hearing is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.