Co-defendant in Menendez corruption case pleads guilty, will cooperate with prosecutors and testify against senator
Jose Uribe, a co-defendant in the corruption investigation of Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to seven charges and will cooperate with federal prosecutors.
A co-defendant in the corruption investigation of Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has pleaded guilty and will cooperate with federal prosecutors.
Businessman Jose Uribe, who is accused of giving the senator’s wife, Nadine, a luxury convertible, pleaded guilty to seven counts in connection with the corruption probe, including conspiracy to commit bribery, honest services fraud and obstruction of justice, according to the plea agreement filed with the court.
Uribe has agreed to cooperate with the prosecution and will testify against Menendez, a three-term Democrat.
“It is understood the defendant ... shall truthfully and completely disclose all information with the respect to the activities of himself and others concerning all matters about which this Office inquires of him,” the plea agreement states.
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and his wife, Nadine, arrive for a court appearance at Manhattan federal court in 2023.Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images fileFederal prosectors have accused Bob and Nadine Menendez of taking bribes of gold bars, a luxury car and cash in exchange for assisting the Egyptian government and private individuals, according to a September 2023 indictment.
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