 Six arrested helped organize the meeting and were aides to the preacher who fled the scene and has not been seen since. Closing arguments will begin next week in the bribery trial of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez. The defense rested yesterday without calling the Democratic lawmaker to the stand. While leaving court, Menendez said it did not make sense for him to testify. He and his wife were accused of taking bribes in exchange for political favors. Both have pleaded not guilty. Her trial is set for next month.