US Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat, resigned on Tuesday (July 23) after he was convicted on multiple corruption charges, including bribery and acting as an agent of Egyptian&nbsp;government.&nbsp;

The resignation came amidst mounting pressure from fellow Democrats. Many prominent Democrats, including Governor Murphy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, had called for his resignation.&nbsp;

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In a letter, Menendez, as reported by Reuters, said, "I will be resigning from my office as the United States Senator from New Jersey, effective on the close of business on Aug. 20, 2024."&nbsp;

He said that he intends to appeal the jury's verdict, "all the way and including to the Supreme Court". However, he added that he did not want the "Senate to be involved in a lengthy process that will detract from its important work".

The decision to step down comes as Menendez was running as an independent for another six-year term in the Senate, a race he is now unlikely to win.

<h2>Who will replace him?</h2>

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, will appoint a temporary replacement for Menendez.&nbsp;

With Menendez's resignation, the party's majority in the Senate will temporarily reduce — until the replacement is sworn in — to 50-49.&nbsp;

Murphy has yet to provide details on when he will make the appointment.

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<h2>Bob Menendez's conviction</h2>

70-Year-Old Menendez was found guilty on July 16 by a jury in Manhattan federal court on all 16 criminal counts he faced. This included charges of obstruction of justice, wire fraud, and extortion.&nbsp;

He has served New Jersey in the Senate since 2006 and was a significant voice on American foreign relations.&nbsp;

Menendez's sentencing is scheduled for October 29, just a week before the November 5 election.

(With inputs from agencies)

US Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat, resigned on Tuesday (July 23) after he was convicted on multiple corruption charges, including bribery and acting as an agent of Egyptian government.

US Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat, resigned on Tuesday (July 23) after he was convicted on multiple corruption charges, including bribery and acting as an agent of Egyptian government. The resignation came amidst mounting pressure from fellow Democrats. Many prominent Democrats, including Governor Murphy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, had called for his resignation. Also read | Macron rejects leftist coalition's PM proposal, to maintain government during Paris Olympics In a letter, Menendez, as reported by Reuters, said, "I will be resigning from my office as the United States Senator from New Jersey, effective on the close of business on Aug. 20, 2024." He said that he intends to appeal the jury's verdict, "all the way and including to the Supreme Court". However, he added that he did not want the "Senate to be involved in a lengthy process that will detract from its important work". The decision to step down comes as Menendez was running as an independent for another six-year term in the Senate, a race he is now unlikely to win. Who will replace him? New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, will appoint a temporary replacement for Menendez. With Menendez's resignation, the party's majority in the Senate will temporarily reduce — until the replacement is sworn in — to 50-49. Murphy has yet to provide details on when he will make the appointment. Also read | Biden makes 1st public appearance after exiting US elections, to address America from Oval Office at THIS time Bob Menendez's conviction 70-Year-Old Menendez was found guilty on July 16 by a jury in Manhattan federal court on all 16 criminal counts he faced. This included charges of obstruction of justice, wire fraud, and extortion. He has served New Jersey in the Senate since 2006 and was a significant voice on American foreign relations. Menendez's sentencing is scheduled for October 29, just a week before the November 5 election. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Bob Menendez? US senator who resigned after conviction on corruption charges

More than a dozen Senate Democrats have called for the resignation of their colleague Bob Menendez (New Jersey Senator) after an indictment was unsealed last week.

More than a dozen Senate Democrats have called for the resignation of their colleague Bob Menendez (New Jersey Senator) after an indictment was unsealed last week. In a statement on Tuesday (September 26), Senator Cory Booker called for Menendez, 69, to step down in the wake of federal corruption charges related to overseas dealings with Egypt. "Stepping down is not an admission of guilt but an acknowledgment that holding public office often demands tremendous sacrifices at great personal cost," the statement said. According to a report by Fox News on Tuesday, around 13 Senate Democrats called for Menendez to step down. Apart from them, several members of the House have also called for the 69-year-old's resignation, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the report added. Earlier, prosecutors charged Menendez and his wife with taking bribes from three New Jersey businessmen. They said that the senator accepted gold bars and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash in exchange for wielding his influence to aid the Egyptian government and interfere with law enforcement investigations into the three businessmen. Menendez vows to fight bribery charges On Monday, Menendez vowed to fight the corruption charges and denied any wrongdoing. Speaking to reporters, Menendez said, "A cornerstone of the foundation of American democracy and our justice system is the principle that all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty. All people. I ask for nothing more and deserve nothing less. The court of public opinion is no substitute for our revered justice system.” “Instead of waiting for all the facts to be presented, others have rushed to judgment because they see a political opportunity for themselves or those around them. All I humbly ask for in this moment in my colleagues in Congress, the elected leaders, and the advocates of New Jersey that I have worked with for years, as well as each person who calls New Jersey home, is to pause and allow for all the facts to be presented,” he added. New Jersey businessman pleads not guilty to charges Wael Hana, one of the New Jersey businessmen in the case, pleaded not guilty to charges of bribing Menendez. Hana, 40, entered the plea at a hearing before Magistrate Judge Ona Wang in federal court in Manhattan on Tuesday. Prosecutors said Hana, who is originally from Egypt, arranged meetings in 2018 between Menendez and Egyptian officials. At the meetings, officials pressed the senator to sign off on military aid Washington had withheld over concerns about the country's human rights record. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Who is Bob Menendez? US senator who resigned after conviction on corruption charges

US: Over dozen Senate Democrats call for Menendez's resignation