A Miami federal grand jury is investigating Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez for allegations that he improperly used his congressional muscle to benefit a wealthy campaign donor who was a friend.
The Associated Press reports that federal agents are interviewing witnesses who might shed light on Mr. Menendez’s relationship with Dr. Salomon Melgen, a Florida eye doctor who also served as a flight companion on trips to the Dominican Republic.
Mr. Menendez has repeatedly denied any improprieties — which have also included allegations reported by The Daily Caller that the senator engaged in a dalliance with a prostitute while on vacation with Dr. Melgen in the Dominican Republic.
The AP reports that a grand jury has issued subpoenas for Dr. Melgen’s business records, but that agents have not yet contacted Mr. Menendez for direct questioning.
AP also reports that Dr. Melgen’s attorney, Kirk Ogrosky, is not worried about the investigation.
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Cheryl Chumley is a continuous news writer for The Washington Times. Previously, she was part of the start-up team for The Washington Times’ digital aggregation product, Times247. She’s also a 2008-2009 Robert Novak journalism fellow with The Phillips Foundation. She can be reached at cchumley@washingtontimes.com.
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