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DOJ Says Sen. Menendez Told ‘Lies’ to Cover up Corruption
NBC New York ^ | August 31, 2017 | By Jonathan Dienst

Posted on 08/31/2017 1:52:30 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

Federal prosecutors told a federal judge that Sen. Robert Menendez repeatedly told “lies” to the press to cover up a “corrupt pact spanning seven years” that included free private jet trips the senator received from a wealthy Florida eye doctor.

Prosecutors said email evidence will show Menendez at times specifically asked Melgen for the free trips. In one email, they said he even specified a luxury hotel in Paris and the kind of room he wanted. Menendez allegedly wrote of wanting a $1,500 a night room in a hotel that had a “…king bed, work area with internet, limestone bath with soaking tub and enclosed rain shower, views of courtyard or streets.”

Prosecutors said Menendez sought to repay Melgen by helping get visas for Melgen’s numerous foreign girlfriends. They also allege he took “official action” when Melgen found himself in a Medicare billing dispute.

Prosecutors said they will also connect the timing of big donations by Melgen with calls and letters Menendez wrote to government officials on Melgen’s behalf.

(Excerpt) Read more at nbcnewyork.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Government; News/Current Events; US: New Jersey
KEYWORDS: 115th; corruptdems; democrat; menendez
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1 posted on 08/31/2017 1:52:30 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The deep state is making no effort to protect Menendez. Yet they would not allow Hillary or Harry Reid or lots of other bad actors to be touched. I wonder why.


2 posted on 08/31/2017 1:54:24 PM PDT by Defiant (It's not antifa, it's actually antifafa. Antifa Fascists.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I see from the excerpted first 4 paragraphs that no party affiliation is mention. Gee, what a surprise.


3 posted on 08/31/2017 1:55:15 PM PDT by Obadiah
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“Menendez allegedly wrote of wanting a $1,500 a night room in a hotel that had a “…king bed, work area with internet, limestone bath with soaking tub and enclosed rain shower, views of courtyard or streets.”

... hey, Sure anything you say, btw, - we’ll leave the light on for you!


4 posted on 08/31/2017 1:55:32 PM PDT by EnglishOnly (Fight all out to win OR get out now.)
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To: Defiant

I’m working the Harry Reid possible Grand Jury. Looks like the Menendez tie ins may break the dam on Harry too.


5 posted on 08/31/2017 1:58:19 PM PDT by DaxtonBrown
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Of my. The RAT from NJ is in deep do.


6 posted on 08/31/2017 1:59:53 PM PDT by tennmountainman ("Prophet Mountainman" Predicter Of All Things RINO...for a small fee.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

But can he be convicted in NJ?


7 posted on 08/31/2017 2:05:59 PM PDT by donozark (JAMES COMEY: Democrat Presidential candidate 2020.)
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To: donozark

Is Runyan a N.J. resident? He’s driving for UBER now.


8 posted on 08/31/2017 2:11:29 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

He’s a member of “The Club”

Chances are pretty good nothing will happen to him. NOTHING.


9 posted on 08/31/2017 2:23:18 PM PDT by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Typical politician...self-important criminal.


10 posted on 08/31/2017 2:33:28 PM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: Defiant
The deep state is making no effort to protect Menendez. Yet they would not allow Hillary or Harry Reid or lots of other bad actors to be touched.

That is the reality of today as Bill & Hill invoke 'white privilege' while the poor Mexican schlep, Menendez, is on the way to complimentary government housing w/meals......

11 posted on 08/31/2017 2:34:18 PM PDT by varon (There's always room for one more on the hanging tree.....)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Stop picking on Menendez, New Jersey loves him! He was doinking underage prostitutes on their dime and he was still re-elected.


12 posted on 08/31/2017 2:35:55 PM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: Defiant

they have gone on offense to destroy trump.

The game is for all the marbles and they know it.

You do not wound the queen. You must kill the queen


13 posted on 08/31/2017 2:38:55 PM PDT by Thibodeaux (Democrat calls for kumbaya must be met with their blood on the ground)
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To: Defiant

Did Senator Menendez intend to lie or mislead?

Why is Hillary getting a free pass?

Looks like the same shoe fits Menendez and Hillary.


14 posted on 08/31/2017 2:43:39 PM PDT by ptsal ( Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. - M. Twain)
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To: varon

He’s Cuban, but, yeah.


15 posted on 08/31/2017 2:55:08 PM PDT by Defiant (It's not antifa, it's actually antifafa. Antifa Fascists.)
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To: ptsal

“Why is Hillary getting a free pass?”

I’m just hoping that she isn’t going to get a “free pass” from The Grim Reaper, soon! And that Slick dies from AIDS.


16 posted on 08/31/2017 2:55:21 PM PDT by vette6387
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Federal prosecutors told a federal judge that Sen. Robert Menendez repeatedly told “lies” to the press...

um...er...hmmm
17 posted on 08/31/2017 5:17:52 PM PDT by stylin19a (Chris Rock was right.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Too lazy to look it up tonight to refresh my memory, but it seems I remember Menendez also doing a “favor” for the Isaias brothers from Ecuador.


18 posted on 08/31/2017 5:41:58 PM PDT by SharpRightTurn (Chuck Schumer--giving pond scum everywhere a bad name.)
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To: Defiant

“The deep state is making no effort to protect Menendez. Yet they would not allow Hillary or Harry Reid or lots of other bad actors to be touched. I wonder why.”

Could be because Menendez crossed Obummer by fighting the rapprochement with Cuber.


19 posted on 08/31/2017 5:44:49 PM PDT by SharpRightTurn (Chuck Schumer--giving pond scum everywhere a bad name.)
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To: Defiant
that included free private jet trips the senator received from a wealthy Florida eye doctor. <<<

1st things First!!!....How did the “EYE DOCTOR” become so wealthy?.......

Start at the beginning.....If you want to drain the Swamp...

20 posted on 08/31/2017 6:52:23 PM PDT by M-cubed
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