Prosecution rests it's case against NJ US Senator Bob Menendez-D. [View all]

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The trial judge is considering dismissing the charges against Menendez due to a US Supreme Court unanimous decision in 2016 to overturn the bribery conviction of former VA Governor Bob McDonnell-R.
If the judge dismisses the charges-The trial is over,Menendez remains in the US Senate, runs for re-election, survives in the primary and the general election.
If the judge does not dismiss the charges, case goes to the jury. If the jury acquits-Menendez remains in the US Senate, runs for re-election, survives in the primary and the general election. If the jury convicts-Menendez appeals conviction all the way to the US Supreme Court-the US Senate votes on whether or not to expel Menendez.