Crisis at the border, a 2monthold baby found abandoned. Well speak with el paso mayor oscar leeser and why his city is at the Breaking Point. And we begin this very busy hour in new york city, where right now senator bob menendez is being arraigned on federal Bribery Charges with his wife nadine and two new Jersey Business men included in the indictment. On friday, prosecutors accused menendez of Taking Hundreds Of Thousands of dollars in bribes for using his influence to enrich three business men as well as the egyptian government. Menendez slammed the charges as baseless and denies any wrongdoing. His appearance comes amid growing calls for his resignation. At this time, more than 25 members of the senate have called for his exit including new jersey senator cory booker. Menendez stepped down as the chair of the form Relations Committee as this case plays out. Here is how he responded yesterday to questions about his future in congress. Will you run for reelection, sir . As i said, i
Coverage of national and international news, including breaking stories. Asking you questions about this criminal matter, you dont have to be sworn under oath. The second that you talk to them and that you lie to them and they can prove that you lied to them, in other words, that you knew what you were telling them was in fact a lie, then they can charge you with that. So thats something thats also been included here in this case. Overall, a 30page indictment, this is a pretty significant step forward in a criminal prosecution. Tom winter, always on top of these developments with the fbi for us. Thanks very much. To help me break down the charges, im joined by liz holtzman, a longtime congresswoman who voted to impeach president nixon. Im also joined by Barbara Mcquade whos also a legal contributor for us an is outside the alexandria courthouse because she has been following very closely the Paul Manafort trial which we are going to get to here in a few minutes. So, liz, i want to star
Watch a previous report on the shooting in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The suspect in a fatal shooting this past Thursday in south Columbus remains in Franklin County Jail after a judge set his bond at $1 million Saturday. Lawuan Williams, 19, was issued the cash/surety bond during an arraignment hearing […]
EIGHT MILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The man accused of shooting the store owner of T&J Food Mart in Eight Mile pleaded not guilty to his charges Tuesday morning in an arraignment hearing. Rashad Kardelle Norwood, 30, pleaded not guilty just one day after a judge denied his bond. Norwood was arrested Sunday night with his […]
MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) — A man who was caring for a 3-year-old Wisconsin boy when he vanished in late February was ordered by a judge Thursday to stand trial on a child neglect charge in the child’s disappearance. After hearing testimony from two law enforcement officers, a Manitowoc County judge ruled there was enough evidence […]