Convicted New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez to Resign
Senator Bob Menendez, who was recently convicted of corruption charges, has announced his resignation from the Senate effective on August 20. This move will likely allow him to receive one final paycheck from taxpayers before leaving office.
Menendez, aged 70, shared his decision to step down in a letter to the New Jersey governor’s office earlier this week.
The scandal-plagued senator, found guilty of abusing his position for personal gain, has chosen August 20 as his last day in office.
Senate salaries are typically disbursed on the 5th and 20th of each month, indicating that Menendez will probably receive another payment of his $174,000 annual salary before his official departure.
