Meet Nadine Arslanian, the Woman Who Took Down Senator Bob Menendez
From Lebanon to Capitol Hill
Nadine Arslanian is a Lebanese-born blonde who met Senator Bob Menendez in 2018. In 2019, the couple married, a year after Menendez had proposed to her. Arslanian is not Menendez's first wife, as he was previously married.
The Rabbit Hole of Corruption
Arslanian's relationship with Menendez allegedly led him down a rabbit hole of corruption. The couple has been indicted on charges that they accepted bribes and gifts from wealthy donors in exchange for political favors. Menendez is currently facing trial for these charges.
A Trial Separated
Arslanian, who is now 70 years old, will be tried separately from her husband. The bribery and corruption trial of Nadine Arslanian Menendez was delayed indefinitely a day before her scheduled trial date. The reason for the delay is due to her recent diagnosis of grade 3 breast cancer, which will require her to undergo medical treatment.
A Wife and a Defendant
Arslanian is a co-defendant in the corruption case against her husband. She is facing charges of conspiracy to commit bribery and honest services wire fraud. If convicted, she could face a significant prison sentence.
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