Supporters of Sen. Bob Menendez gave $274,500 to the New Jersey Democrat’s new legal defense fund through the end of September, a report filed with the Senate Office of Public Records on Monday states.
Menendez opened the trust in July, and he and his wife, Nadine, were indicted on federal bribery charges on Sept. 22 and on an additional charge last week. The Senate filing for the third quarter of 2023 is the first public disclosure of donations to that fund.
The report shows donors include political action committees, a maritime union, individuals from his home state and others. The fund spent $55,208, of which $50,000 went for legal services at Schertler Onorato Mead & Sears, the law firm that represents Nadine Menendez.
