Bob Menendez predicts ‘I will be vindicated’ as corruption trial begins

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Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., told reporters Wednesday that he looked forward to clearing his name ahead of his corruption trial that started Wednesday.

“Not once have I dishonored my public office,” Menendez told reporters as he entered a New Jersey courthouse. “And I believe when all the facts are known, I will be vindicated.”

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