Michael Cohen, Joe Crowley, and Sarah Chamberlain talk about Trump's hush-money trial. Bill Taylor sheds light on the shake-up in Putin's cabinet. Ken Dilanian discusses Sen. Menendez's corruption trial
Senator Menendez faces bribery charges linked to foreign governments, defense strategy may implicate his wife.
Prosecution accuses Menendez of using office for foreign interests, evidence includes cash found at home.
Challenges in Menendez's corruption trial include lengthy duration, complex allegations, and defense strategy decisions.
Deep dives
Allegations Against Senator Menendez
Senator Menendez faces 18 federal charges, including bribery and acting as a foreign agent. He is accused of taking bribes to do the bidding of Egypt and Qatar while serving as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Jury Selection in Menendez Trial
Jury selection began today in Senator Menendez's criminal corruption trial. The allegations include conspiracy to commit bribery, fraud, extortion, and obstruction of justice, along with acting as a secret agent of foreign governments.
Defense Strategy
Senator Menendez has pleaded not guilty to all charges and plans to defend himself by possibly shifting blame to his wife, who was involved in soliciting payments. His defense may also include a psychiatrist's testimony regarding his family's history in Cuba.
Prosecution's Case
The prosecution details how Menendez allegedly used his office to benefit foreign governments, meddled in criminal investigations, and engaged in bribery conspiracy. Evidence from phone messages and cash found at his home will play a key role in the case.
Duration and Challenges of the Trial
The trial is expected to last six to seven weeks, presenting a lengthy legal battle with complex allegations and details. Challenges include jury selection, managing evidence, and deciding on defense strategies amidst a range of allegations.
Michael Cohen takes the stand for the first time today in former President Donald Trump’s hush-money trial. Tia Mitchell, former Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) and Sarah Chamberlain join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor discusses the shake-up inside Russian President Vladimir Putin’s cabinet. NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian explains what to expect as Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D-N.J.) corruption trial begins.
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