Live: Criminal trial of US Senator Bob Menendez begins

Jury selection is set to begin on Monday in the trial of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, who has been accused of allegedly accepting gold bars and cash in exchange for political favours. Mr Menendez, 70, will stand trial in a Manhattan federal court along with two New Jersey businessmen–real estate developer Fred Daibes and Egyption-American businessman Wael Hana. All three have pleaded not guilty to the charges. A third businessman, Jose Uribe, has pleaded guilty and has agreed to testify against the other defendants. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: