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    Defense for Bob Menendez wraps without testimony from himself

    By Victor Muniz Rosa,

    7 hours ago

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    The defense rest in New Jersey senator Bob Menendez’s bribery trial and he declined to testify.

    In two days, the defense had called several witnesses, in hopes of discounting the prosecutions arguments, which were presented over seven weeks.

    ‘Politics over profit’ Prosecutors paint Menendez as putting ‘greed first’ | PHL17.com

    Menendez said he chose not to testify, because he believes prosecutors have failed to prove “Every aspect” of their case against him.

    Closing arguments could begin on Monday.

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