Statement by N.J. Gov. Murphy on Guilty Verdict in the Trial of Senator Bob Menendez
July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on July 16, 2024:
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"Today's verdict finding Senator Bob Menendez guilty on 16 counts demonstrates that the Senator broke the law, violated the trust of his constituents, and betrayed his oath of office. It also shows that in America, everyone - no matter how powerful - is accountable to our laws.
"Senator Menendez received a fair trial and due proce . . .
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"Today's verdict finding Senator Bob Menendez guilty on 16 counts demonstrates that the Senator broke the law, violated the trust of his constituents, and betrayed his oath of office. It also shows that in America, everyone - no matter how powerful - is accountable to our laws.
"Senator Menendez received a fair trial and due proce . . .