Resignation of the American Senator Bob Menendez, who was found guilty of accepting bribes of gold and cash and acting as an agent for the Egyptian government, is scheduled to go into effect today.According to CBS News, a jury convicted the New Jersey senator on federal bribery charges last month for taking bribes and acting as an agent of the Egyptian government.Menendez was found guilty of accepting bribes of gold and cash, and acting as an agent for the Egyptian government.Menendez sent a letter to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy after the conviction, signaling his intention to resign.Menendez also ended his independent bid for re-election last Friday, it was learned.Menendez sent a letter to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy after the conviction, signaling his intention to resign.George Helmy is tapped by Murphy to succeed Menendez, who plans to appeal his conviction, until the November election.Source: Ethiopian News Agency
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