Topic: Solomon Melgen

The Department of Justice indicted U.S. Senator Robert Menendez on 22 federal counts, including eight counts of bribery. The indictment alleges that Menendez used his office to benefit his long-time friend, Florida eye surgeon Solomon Melgen, in exchange for luxury vacations, private jet travel, and Paris hotel stays. While prosecutors describe a corrupt criminal enterprise, Menendez maintains the exchanges were gifts between close friends and not part of a quid pro quo scheme.