U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez to resign in wake of corruption convictions
![Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., enters federal court in New York, Tuesday, July 16, 2024. A jury is expected to resume deliberations Tuesday in the bribery trial of Menendez, the New Jersey Democrat accused of accepting gold and cash to use his political clout to help three businessmen and the Egyptian government. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) A person in a suit is seen in a medium close up.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7265176.1721152114!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/menendez-bribery.jpg)
New Jersey senator, who has vowed to appeal conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts, including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government, to stay on until Aug. 20.
New Jersey senator, who has vowed to appeal conviction for taking bribes for corrupt acts, including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government, to stay on until Aug. 20.