Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), who is facing a number of charges related to bribery and corruption, has reportedly been receiving money from individuals aligned with a terrorist group to fund his legal defense. If these allegations are true, it could add another layer of intrigue to the lawmaker’s troubles.
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A report from The Intercept notes that a significant chunk of the money Menendez has raised for his defense comes from figures aligned with the Mojahedin e-Khalq (MEK), which was once labeled as a terrorist organization by the United States government.
Much of the cash in the fund — he has raised over $400,000 — comes from sources one might anticipate. New Jersey and New York donors with various business and political interests in his home state, including the real estate…
