Closing arguments start in Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial

Closing arguments within the federal corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez started Monday and can proceed Tuesday. The Democratic lawmaker is accused of buying and selling in political favors for gold bars and tons of of hundreds of {dollars}. CBS News authorized contributor Rebecca Roiphe takes a more in-depth have a look at the case towards the senator.

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