The wife of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has requested a delay to her upcoming criminal trial, citing a newly diagnosed and serious medical condition that requires a surgical procedure within six weeks. The request was submitted by her legal representatives in a letter to a Manhattan federal court judge who is set to oversee the trial scheduled for May 6. The trial involves the Senator, his wife, and two New Jersey businessmen, all of whom have pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged bribery scheme.
In the letter, lawyers for Nadine Menendez explained that her medical circumstances prevent her from assisting in trial preparations over the next four weeks. They disclosed that she had recently been diagnosed with a medical condition necessitating a surgical procedure within the next four to six weeks, followed by potentially significant post-operative care and recovery.
The defense team requested a hearing in two months to provide an update on Mrs. Menendez's medical condition, treatment plan, and the feasibility of proceeding with the trial. Prosecutors have not yet issued a statement regarding this latest development.
The charges against the defendants stem from allegations that cash and gold bars were exchanged for favors that Senator Menendez could allegedly carry out. The legal proceedings have garnered significant attention, and the request for a trial delay adds a new dimension to the case. The outcome of the hearing on the delay request and the subsequent developments in the trial will be closely monitored by legal experts and the public alike.
