Graham to Testify at Menendez Trial
Report says fellow New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker will also testify
Sen. Lindsey Graham will testify Thursday at the trial of Sen. Robert Menendez, the senator’s office said.
“Graham is testifying as a character witness for the defense and traveled to the trial at his own personal expense,” the South Carolina Republican’s office said in a statement. “He will testify about his service with Senator Menendez in the Senate. Graham’s testimony is unrelated to the underlying charges.”
Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, faces public corruption charges for allegedly using his influence as a U.S. senator to help a South Florida eye doctor.
A report from CNN said Sen. Cory Booker, a fellow New Jersey Democrat, is also expected to testify. A Booker spokeswoman did not immediately respond to request for comment.
