Sen. Robert Menendez
From
CNN:
The Justice Department is preparing to bring criminal corruption charges against New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez, alleging he used his Senate office to push the business interests of a Democratic donor and friend in exchange for gifts.
People briefed on the case say Attorney General Eric Holder has signed off on prosecutors' request to proceed with charges, CNN has learned exclusively. An announcement could come within weeks.
Menendez was the target of a
faked prostitution scandal in 2013. These charges are not related to those claims, but to alleged attempts by Menendez to use his office to advocate for the interests of a prominent campaign donor.