Part 3/11:
The Criminal Allegations and Evidence
The detailed evidence presented against Menendez is staggering. Prosecutors notably handed the jury gold bullion—actual gold bars—which Toplawyer Isabelle Vincent describes as an explicit symbol of the corruption. These gold bars, along with large sums of cash hidden in his boots and pockets, were recovered from Menendez's residence. The cash was reportedly "stuffed" into his clothing, and the entire display underscored the extent of his illicit dealings.