Defiant Menendez Says He Won’t Resign After He Was Indicted on Bribery and Corruption Charges (VIDEO)
Embattled Senator Bob Menendez (NJ) held a presser on Monday after he was indicted on bribery and corruption charges.
Menendez stepped down as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, however, this was not enough for top New Jersey Democrats.
Top New Jersey Democrats called for Menendez to resign as Senator.
However, Menendez on Monday remained defiant after top Democrats called for his resignation. He made it clear that he would not be resigning.
“A cornerstone of the foundation of American democracy and our justice system is the principle that all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The court of public opinion is no substitute for our revered justice system,” Menendez said.
