 The defense claims no crimes were committed and no bribes were paid, despite investigators finding gold bars, a Mercedes-Benz convertible, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash in a raid of Menendez's home two years ago, as well as evidence of bribery in return for political favors. Menendez, his wife Nadine, and the businessman allegedly involved have pleaded not guilty. Derek Dennis, ABC News. Four Missouri prison guards charged with murder in the December death of a black man who was pepper-sprayed, had his face covered in a mask, and was left in a position that caused him to suffocate.