The United States justice sentenced this Thursday to Nadine Menéndez, wife of former New Jersey Bob Menéndez, 54 months in prison (equivalent to more than four years) for a case of corruption.
According to Infobae And several media, the sentence is related to their participation in a bribes scheme that included hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, gold bars, jewelry and a Mercedes-Benz.
The verdict was issued by federal judge Sidney H. Stein, who imposed a penalty of the seven years requested by the Prosecutor’s Office, although greater than the year requested by the defense, which had appealed to the Delicate Menéndez’s medical situation, 58, in breast cancer treatment.
In addition, you must fulfill three years of supervised freedom and pay a fine of $ 1,400.
According to the investigation of the FBI, In the residence of the couple there were more than $ 480,000 in cash, gold bars and another $ 70,000 in a security box.
Bob Menéndez’s wife and a corruption case
The Prosecutor’s Office said that between 2018 and 2023, Nadine Menéndez served as a link between her husband and businessmen of New Jersey in exchange for bribes aimed at favoring private interests.
During the audience, Menéndez said her decisions were influenced by her husband and a history of abusive relationships:
“He put my life in his hands,” he said in court, ensuring that he did not know the illegality of his actions.
However, Judge Stein described her as a “central participant” who organized meetings, coordinated actions and benefited directly from the illicit scheme.
The sentence, whose execution was postponed until July 2026, occurs while her husband, Bob Menéndez, turns 11 years in prison for similar crimes and prepares an appeal.
Nadine’s defense also announced that the failure will resort, claiming personal vulnerability and third party manipulation.
