Staff Reports
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is pulling out all the stops to fight against allegations of taking bribes in the form of cash, a Mercedes-Benz convertible, and even gold bars. This guy is bringing in the big guns – literally – by enlisting the help of Robert “Gold Bars” Luskin, who is no stranger to controversy himself. Imagine bringing in someone known for accepting over $500,000 in gold bars as payment for legal fees while appealing the conviction of a guy who laundered millions for Colombian drug cartels! Talk about surrounding yourself with the best and the brightest, right?
Bob Menendez's new 'Gold Bars' lawyer got in hot water over payment in ingots https://t.co/nnrj0ga8y4 via @nypost
— Larry ???? (@larryp09) November 21, 2023
Now, this Luskin character, who earned the nickname “Gold Bars” for obvious reasons, is looking to represent Menendez in court, but US District Judge Sidney Stein has yet to give the green light. And get this – Luskin also made a name for himself as the first male lawyer to don an earring while arguing a case before the Supreme Court in 1995. Talk about breaking down barriers! But wait, there’s more. Then-Rhode Island US Attorney Sheldon Whitehouse accused Luskin of accepting laundered funds, and it took some serious legal wrangling before that whole mess was settled. It was like a legal drama unfolding right before everyone’s eyes!
Let’s not forget about Menendez himself, who’s facing some hefty accusations. The indictment details a whole web of bribery involving fancy favors for wealthy New Jersey businessmen, hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, and even lobbying for military aid for Egypt. Oh, and apparently, there’s some shady stuff with cash-stuffed envelopes and google searches for gold prices. It’s like something out of a crime thriller, but it’s happening in real life!
But hold the phone, because this isn’t Menendez’s first rodeo. He’s been through the legal wringer before, with allegations of private jet excursions and lavish vacations in exchange for visas for a Florida ophthalmologist’s foreign girlfriends. And guess what? The jury couldn’t make up their minds, resulting in a mistrial back in 2017. It’s like a soap opera with legal briefs and gavels!
So, there you have it – Menendez is bringing out the heavy artillery in his defense, and this whole spectacle is shaping up to be a legal drama for the ages. Who needs reality TV when you’ve got politics, money, and gold bars in the mix? It’s a wild ride, folks, and this is just the tip of the iceberg!
