Closing arguments have begun at the bribery trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, with a federal prosecutor telling jurors that Menendez put his power up for sale in return for bribes. The closing arguments that began Monday will continue Tuesday in Manhattan federal court. Prosecutors say the Democrat accepted gold bars, over $480,000 in cash and a luxury car found during a 2022 FBI raid on Menendez's residence as the proceeds of bribes paid by three New Jersey businessmen. In return, prosecutors say, the senator provided favors to protect or enhance their business interests. Menendez and two of the businessmen have pleaded not guilty.
