 is scheduled to speak on the importance of party unity. The verdict is in for New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez's federal corruption trial. On count one, conspiracy to commit bribery. Robert Menendez has been found guilty. The veteran Democrat was accused of accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for official favors involving two New Jersey businessmen. Menendez was charged with bribery, extortion, and wire fraud, and he could face decades in prison when he's sentenced October 29th.