Menendez Pleads Not Guilty to New Obstruction Charges

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty to new obstruction of justice charges in a New York court on March 11. The new charges—conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstruction of justice—allege that both Mr. Menendez and his wife attempted to conceal their alleged bribery scheme. They were added to a third superseding indictment that was filed last week in Manhattan federal court. “Once again, not guilty, your honor,” the 70-year-old Democrat said to Judge Sidney Stein. His wife, Nadine, also pleaded not guilty. The couple was initially indicted last September, charged with conspiracy to commit bribery, conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit extortion....