Judge may rule on Bob Menendez indictment dismissal

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A judge could rule Monday on whether to dismiss part of the indictment against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez — and that ruling could alter the legal landscape for future corruption cases. At issue is whether prosecutors can use what’s called the “stream of benefits” theory to prove the New Jersey Democrat took bribes from a wealthy friend over several years in exchange for Menendez’s influence with government officials.-- More...