article_snippet: Federal prosecutors are reportedly preparing criminal corruption charges against New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, the result of a grand jury probe that has lasted two years.
article_snippet: THE SENATOR: Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, may soon face criminal charges related to alleged corruption .
article_snippet: On a new website called ByeBob.com, the conservative activist group American Commitment claims his 'unethically, and likely criminally, compromised his ability to represent the people of New Jersey.'
article_snippet: CNN reported that the investigation into The senator is reaching a crescendo, with prosecutors under pressure to complete the investigation into Menendez is reaching a crescendo, with prosecutors under pressure to complete their work before the statute of limitations runs out on some charges work before the statute of limitations runs out on some charges.
article_snippet: While he is not among the senate's super-rich elites, the New Jersey legislator will likely have the capital on hand to fight the charges: he legal defense fund has already collected, and spent, more than $1 million.
highlights_snippet: New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez could be charged in a matter of weeks .
  