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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal appeals court has delayed any court action against U.S. Sen Bob Menendez of New Jersey while he appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia issued its ruling on Monday after a three-judge panel ruled not to dismiss corruption charges earlier this month.
Attorney Abbe Lowell asked for the stay and a delay in any federal court action so that he could file a petition for review by the highest court. Federal prosecutors had argued against it.
Lowell argues the charges should be tossed because of a constitutional clause that protects the actions of sitting lawmakers. A three-judge panel had ruled that the dispute is something that needs to be decided at trial.
Menendez has pleaded not guilty to bribery and fraud charges.
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