Time to bust out the world’s tiniest violin:
A federal judge in Newark has denied the defense team’s motion for judgment of acquittal in the corruption trial of @SenatorMenendez 1/2
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) October 16, 2017
2/2 judge said "a rationale jury could conclude the defendants entered into a quid pro quo agreement.” (Reporting from @LauraAJarrett)
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) October 16, 2017
BREAKING: Judge upholds prosecution theory in @SenatorMenendez trial, all charges remain. Defense to start its case. @INSIDER__NJ
— Alex Zdan (@ActualAlexZ) October 16, 2017
Breaking: "We are going to the jury." Judge Walls dismissed Menendez motion to toss case, case will continue to defense today.
— Nick Corasaniti (@NYTnickc) October 16, 2017
NEWS: All 18 counts against Menendez going to the jury. Despite casting doubt on charges last week, judge today let them go forward
— Matt Friedman (@MattFriedmanNJ) October 16, 2017
Tough break, Senator Menendez. Couldn’t be happening to a nicer guy.
— Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) October 16, 2017
Hahahah https://t.co/DW0MNO1Ziw
— Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) October 16, 2017