Was Cuba behind Menendez investigation? His attorneys want to know

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Star-Ledger

Was Cuba behind Menendez investigation? His attorneys want to know
By Thomas Zambito | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on July 22, 2015 at 1:56 PM, updated July 22, 2015 at 4:40 PM

NEWARK - Attorneys for Sen. Robert Menendez want to know whether an agent of the Republic of Cuba kick-started the federal investigation that led to the indictment of New Jersey's senior senator on political corruption charges.

During a hearing in U.S. District Court Wednesday, Menendez attorney Abbe Lowell said he has requested documents in the government's possession, which might show that prosecutors "got information from the Republic of Cuba to start this case."

Federal prosecutors won't say whether or not such information exists. And Lowell did not offer details on his request.

But on Wednesday Justice Department prosecutors asked Judge William Walls to review any documents it has that it considers classified before deciding whether they should be turned over to the defense.


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[Araknido]

1. No

USA authorities were.

[Peace Patriot]

2. Oh, my, my, my, my! That is rich!

And I hope it's true. Poor mafioso! Caught red-handed by Cuba!