Appeals panel appears skeptical of the conviction, Politico reports
1 Sep 24 12:00 PM · 4d ago · 3 articles · 1 post · 2 sources · development 1 of 1
Politico characterized the three-judge Second Circuit panel as open to arguments that Menendez's actions were protected legislative activity, based on their questioning during the hearing.
“Prosecutors must attempt to prove them solely through evidence that the legislator entered a corrupt quid pro quo agreement for official action. They must not put legislative activity itself on trial. That, however, is exactly what prosecutors here did for two of the schemes.”
Bob Menendez, Former senator, appellant · rss ↗Bob Menendez Former New Jersey senator, appellantNoel Francisco Menendez's appellate attorney, Jones DayPaul Monteleoni Assistant U.S. AttorneyBarrington Parker U.S. Circuit Judge, Second Circuit panel
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first by Courthouse News, 4d ago · also Courthouse News Service
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first by Politico, 4d ago
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