Convicted Senator Robert Menendez, New Jersey Businessmen Wael Hana, Fred Daibes Reached Shocking Levels of Corruption: U.S. Government

Robert Menendez, 70, of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Wael Hana, 40, of Edgewater, New Jersey, and originally of Egypt and Fred Daibes, 66, of Edgewater, New Jersey, were convicted of several charges. 

The statutory maximum penalties are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as the sentencing of the defendants will be determined by Judge Stein.  

Sentencing for Menendez, Hana, and Daibes has been scheduled for October 29, 2024.  

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said, “Moments ago, a jury convicted Senator Robert Menendez of corruption offences. This case has always been about shocking levels of corruption. Hundreds of thousands of dollars of bribes, including gold, cash, and a Mercedes-Benz. 

“This wasn’t politics as usual. This was politics for profit. Because Senator Menendez has now been found guilty, his years of selling his office to the highest bidder have finally come to an end. Corruption isn’t costless: it erodes public trust, and it undermines the rule of law.” 

Williams added, “That’s why we’re so committed to fighting it, regardless of political party. I want to thank the career prosecutors and law enforcement agents who meticulously investigated and prosecuted this case. Their work brought this egregious corruption to light. They are the best of the best, and I am enormously proud to serve with them.”