Indicted senator using campaign cash for defense website

Allies of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez have launched a coordinated public relations campaign to support him through what is likely to be a long and expensive legal fight over federal corruption charges. Menendez pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges this week that he accepted nearly $1 million in gifts and campaign contributions from a longtime friend in exchange for a stream of political favors.

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