The Supreme Court ruling that made it harder to convict public officials like Menendez for corruption
Experts say it’s harder today than it was a decade ago for prosecutors to build a political corruption case against lawmakers like Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., who is on trial for allegedly accepting bribes in exchange for political favors.That’s because of a landmark 2016 Supreme Court decision that narrowed the definition of political corruption, including what is considered official acts.READ MORE: Sen. Menendez reveals his wife has breast cancer as presentation of evidence begins at his trialMenendez and his wife... Читать дальше...