menendez's spokesman said he was rea-- rearained and pleaded not guilty, menendez is on trial, justice department said that three quarters of a million dollar in campaign contribution given to him were bribes, that money with luxury vacations and trips to private planes were a quid pro quo for menendez allegedly intervened on a medical billing dispute, and got visas for his girlfriend, opening arguments are set september 6 it could last two months. >> thank you. >> bringing in our panel, what does it mean to you. welcome back. janet hoffman is here. political strategist. and our friend mcqueeny, host of new jersey now, jenelle, you as a democrat, one of the more prominent members of u.s. senate, he stood up to democrats and republicans. but what about if chris christie appoints a republican to replace him. >> that is scary. but bob menendez is one of the most prolific, well respected senators of our modern times, it is a fine line to really have when you are the federal prosecutor who really have burden of proof to really choose whether or not there is official or not, i think we shoul

menendez has to make a decision on any given day. legal experts seem to believe that in general it stays benefit to be there for the jury to be able to see him. his presence helps his case. another wild card is senator john mccain. how often is he going to be in washington? with margins this narrow, one or two senators not on the floor can swing things. as if there weren't enough uncertainty already about how these things are going to play out, you have two new x factors. >> bret: the rnc is trying to jump on it, saying chuck schumer should be asked if they support a convicted felon serving in their congress. this is well short of the conclusion of the trial. >> chris christie is not sitting on the beach, saying probably i hope senator menendez gets convicted because it gives chris christie the opportunity to appoint maybe himself or a room within senator . look at the reality. it's, it could be a lengthy process in terms of what can happen in the court. senator menendez could appeal the verdict. it's complicated. then you're talking

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menendez has said he is innocent. >> these allegations are false. i am confident they will be proven false and i look forward to doing so in court. >> his high powered attorney abby lowell reminded reporters at the time of the department of justice's track record in winning political bribery convictions. >> from former hud secretary mike espy in 1999, to senator ted stephens in 2007, and two years ago in the case of senator john edwards, prosecutors at the justice department often get it wrong. >> but even if he is found guilty a bribery conviction would not force menendez out of the senate. he would have to voluntarily step down or be expelled by two thirds majority. if all republicans voted for expulsion they would still need 15 democrats, unlikely given their desire to oppose president trump's agenda. new jersey's governor would then appoint menendez's successor but the gubernatorial election to replace republican chris christie is only months away and menendez could agree to leave after new jersey's next governor leaves office. >> they are going

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do you think bob menendez survives this? >> jason: i don't.nk these charges against senator menendez are comprehensive. they are raising they are taking this to trial. they have a strong case. the corruption side of this, the influence. senator menendez is taking an interesting legal position, saying, wielding his influence was not part of his official duties. being in the house, they told me 24/7 pretty much everything you did was unofficial duty. when you are leaning on federal government officials, now, his problem is jury selection ended and his trial starts the day senate goes back into session. he's not going to be in the senate voting. >> eboni: technically has a choice. he can be in the senate or at court. this would never be you, congressman, but which would you pick? would you make those votes? >> jason: he's got to protect his own hide. of if you are in politics, you protect yourself first. that's the political reality of it. this trial is not going to just go for a couple days. let's pretend he does go down the path and he does get

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. >> new jersey state senator bob menendez is asking to change his trial schedule but prosecutors sayto go as plan. senator menendez wants the judge to alter the schedule around days when important senate votes are expected. menendez was indicted back in 2015 after prosecutors say he accepted nearly a million dollars in campaign donations and gifts. today prosecutors opposed his quest saying menendez should not get special treatment just because he's a senator. opening statements are setter for september 6th. >>> he's one of the most famous scientists in the world. bill nye the science guy. why he's suing a major company for tens of millions of dollars. >>> and pot and beer. one brewery is hoping it will be a winning combination. so they've made a cannabis flavored brew. but will it make people high? >> and ahead at 6:00 former nfl players making back to school season extra special for some local kids. these student will be heading back to. >> class well prepared. ♪ ♪ pro-tip for making ribs: don't go it alone. get these great smoked ribs. thanks. sure. twenty minutes on the grill. an

-- thank you very much. >> menendez is accused of doing favors for a florida eye doctor, in exchange for a vacation, and political contribution. that is a look at some headlines we're chasing today. bill: chief meteorologist dan with your weather. >> a boring weather forecast over next couple of days, that is not bad. i'll talk about what temperatures will do as we approach the weekend coming up. bill: thank you, dan. >> coming up after the break, how about columbus? that and more coming up. stay with us. look at these kids. what do you see? i see myself. i became an esl teacher to give my students what i wanted when i came to this country - the opportunity to learn, to dream, to achieve. a chance to belong, and to be an american. my name is julia toriani crompton and i'm proud to be an njea member. bill: welcome back to "chasing news," i am your host bill spadea, we have more coming up, a story about beach spreading. how about a guy with 4 public jobs. we got your headlines, and weather. but first, i want to start with story that is continuing to race through new york, columbus circ

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a jury of six men and six women plus four alternates was selected yesterday, menendez is accused of taking campaign donations and gifts from his wealthy friend, florida eye doctor salmon megan in exchange for political influence. both men are on trial. >>> a passenger injured in tuesday's train crash in upper darby is suing septa darryl robson said he was knocked unconscious and suffered a head injury when norristown high speed line slammed in the park train at 69th street station. his suit claims that the train over shot the previous station national transportation safety board is investigating what caused that crash, federal officials say 33 people were injured including the train's operator. >>> well, philadelphia parking authority's parking app called meter up will be back in operation by mid to late fall, meter up app allows drivers to pay for parking with the smart phone and add more time remet ly. the app went dark about four months ago after ppa had problems with the company behind the app, a new vendor is in place and customers will to have fork over a 40 cents user fee. >> the ve

rob: senator bob menendez's corruption trial next month, chris christie will have the power to appointment. it could be his ticket to dc. >> reporter: chris christie is not sitting on the beach. he is probably salivating, hoping senator menendez gets convicted because it gives the opportunity for chris christie to appoint maybe himself or a republican senator. >> reporter: the trial will not be put on hold to allow menendez to return to cast votes. connection is convicted would not kick him out of office but he can voluntarily resign or get expelled by two thirds majority vote in the senate. heather: a breakthrough in the search for natalie holloway, human remains discovered in aruba where she vanished 12 years ago of eastern european descent, that matches her family heritage. final tests are expected in coming weeks. the 18-year-old from alabama was last seen leaving a nightclub in aruba in 2005. her father filming a documentary on her disappearance. rob: whole foods could beget a lot cheaper thanks to amazon, amazon prime members will receive and store savings and discounts after ama

the final makeup of the jury deciding not just the fate of senator menendez but potentially the balance is convicted and if he's forced to step down or expelled, president trump needed just one more vote in the senate to repeal obamacare. the case deals with what e he did for florida eye doctors. the i-team reporting into how he donated to the senator, who soon thereafter tried to help the doctor after reimbursements. but also on trial here. one potential jury who didn't make it watches rachel maddow and "morning e joe." one who did is overhaul iing a fire bird. and watches family feud every nigh night. >> nbc 10 news at 6:00 is next. >> here's jim rosenfield. >> up next at 6:00, commuter concerns. the collision on local tracks that has some concerned tonight. plus what federal investigators revealed within the hour. live team coverage next. >>> and all new at 6:00, you've been warned. hundreds of thousands getting ready for one of the largest gatherings of its koind in our area. there's one popular item you'll definitely want to leave at home. >>> plus from steamy to stormy a hot and h

yesterday in the new washing courtroom, menendez is facing bribery and fraud charges. you may recall he is accused of taking campaign donations and gifts from his wealthy friend florida eye doctor salmon reagan in exchange for using his political influence. both men are on trial and deny any wrongdoing, opening statements are scheduled for september 6th. >>> fate of the frank rizzo statue remains unclear this morning. statue which sits in front of the municipal services building in center city has been subject of the very controversial debate, some want it torn down citing rizzo 's record on race relations, others want to it stay. group calling itself pro rizzo , pro police anti hate committee released a statement reading in part a group of italian american organizations and others met with the mayor, discussion about this has started and mayor assured us, that nothing will be removed or moved at this time. we call on council woman helen gym to apologize and recall her bigoted remarks which continue to divide our city and promote violence. council would man's gym offic

that doctor is on trial with menend menendez. opening sometimes set for september 6th. >>> and people showing support for colin kaepernick. hundreds gathered outside nfl headquarters in new york. they say the nfl is black balling the quarterback because of his national anthem protests. kaepernick made national headlines for refusing to stand up during the national anthem as a protest against police brutality and racial oppression. >>> and jenkins also protested during the national anthem. he began holding his fist in the air as a response to police shooting unarmed black men. long showed his support. >>> 5:39 and clear and cool this morning. the temperature now 67 degrees in philadelphia. we've got clear skies. we will see plenty of sunshine today. 60s to start with once the sun is up at 8:00 and look at the 70s. for most of the day we'll be in the 70s but then it peaks in the low 80s this afternoon. check out the wind. northwesterly at 6 miles an hour. those winds bringing in the dry air which is allowing the temperatures to rea

those tweets and that may help but i'll tell you there's a wildcard in here and that is senator menendez'sion trial. right now a judge says he cannot move the date of his trial. he's requested to do that. if he is convicted or if he doesn't show up to make these crucial votes, the senate-- >> neil: they have one more senator. >> reporter: and they could pass even healthcare based on this and the media is not covering menendez but it's a big deal. >> neil: what's for democrats if this doesn't come to pass do you think? >> reporter: i think you'll see a lot of this play out in 18 neil as you know people on both sides will use it as a way to motivate voters to the polls. there's things going on in the country that people don't know about that the administration is working with congress like trying to raise taxes on fishermen and people who use the everglades park and the budget is so depleted they're trying to raise money to go into the park for things i pay with for my tax dollars to raise the amount of money just to pay for our park services and things going on which is really crazy. >> nei

i'm james menendez. our top stories: police have killed five suspected terrorists in the spanish resort town of cambrils — they were carrying bomb belts and had run over civilians with a car. the operation‘s linked to thursday's deadly van attack in barcelona that left 13 dead and more than 100 injured. we report from war—torn mosul, a city emerging from the shadow of islamic state as its once prestigious university prepares to reopen. promises, promises — we take a look at which campaign pledges president trump has kept and which he has not, at least so far. china's lenovo gives up the crown as the world's biggest pc maker after some very disappointing results. hello: there's been a shootout in the spanish port town of cambrils, where police have killed five terror suspects they say are linked to the barcelona van attack on thursday afternoon. police are still hunting for the driver of that van which was deliberately driven into crowds of people in the city's best—known thoroughfare, las ramblas. the vi

senator menendez said he's innocent. if he's found guilty when the trial starts next month, governor christie could pick a republican to take his seat giving republicans an added member in washington. >>> new this morning, princeton police need your help finding the man accused of sexually assaulting a young woman. look at this sketch. police say a man in his 30s or 40s grabbed the victim earlier this month and then knocked her to the ground. he ran from the scene. if you know who this is, call princeton police. >>> it's 4:08, 76 degrees outside. five things to know before you head out the door this morning. >> the philadelphia city councilman ken johnson will hold a special meeting on gun violence protection. the meeting is set for city hall later this morning. city officials, law enforcement and others will look at reducing gun violence. >>> and for drivers in middletown, new castle county, tonight at 8:00 a stretch of summer bridge road will be closed for bridge repairs. it will reopen to traffic at 5:00 a.m. >>> and

. >>> federal corruption trial of us senator bob menendez will begin neck month. us district judge williams walls made that decision today. he says, he'll wait to decide on the new jersey democrat's motion to have the charges dismissed until after prosecutors presenter this their case. menendez facing bribery and fraud charges. he maintains he's absolutely innocent. prosecutors say he took gifts from a campaign donor in he can change for using his position to lobby for that donor's business interests. >>> sunoco plans seems to have reached an agreement with state officials in environmental groups which will allow drilling to continue on the mariner pipeline the s comes after residents in middletown township filed a lawsuit against sunoco logistics. residents argued parts of the 350-mile long pipeline are just too close to their homes. in the settlement sunoco agreed to re-evaluate high-risk sites. it's also going summit new drilling plans to the state's department of environmental protect which will need to approve them. sunoco also agreed to send revised plans to

prosecutors say menendez accepted campaign donations and gift from a florida doctor in he can changeng his position in congress to lobby for the the doctors business interests. >> denies any wrong-doing, the trial expected to begin next month. now, if menendez is convicted or forced out of the senate before january 16, governor christie would pick his successor. >> bill cosby's second trial on sexual assault charges have been pushed back to next year, talking march, april, cosby arrived at the montd gum are you county courthouse with the new high profile defense team, his lawyers requested the delay from november so they could have more time to prepare because he changed legal teams. so the new members are tom mesereau, who bonn acquittal in mike and jackson's molest take case, other high profile cases, the zero eight year old comedian being retried on charges he drugged and molested andrea constand. >> time 4:37. good morning, $700 million up for grabs in tonight's near record powerball drawing. people in our area are wishing, wishin for a lot of luck, as they head taught buy their

week of news, and a lot of speeches by president trump so far, and it is just thursday, plus bob menendezs facing trial for corruption, and the judge has ordered a shift in the balance of power on capitol hill, potentially, if he keeps this man and makes him stay over for the case they are looking into, we will talk about the battles on capitol hill, if menendez doesn't show up to vote on things. take a look. you don't let anything lkeep you sidelined. come on! that's why you drink ensure. with 9 grams of protein, and 26 vitamins and minerals... for the strength and energy, to get back to doing what you love. ensure, always be you. it's our back to school beeone cent evente. at office depot office max. 10 pack pens, one cent. composition notebooks,scissors, and plastic folders all one cent each! hurry to office depot office max. ♪taking care of business. four seconds on the clock, championship on the line. erin "the sharpshooter" shanahan fakes left. she's outside of the key, she shoots... ...she scores! uh... yes, erin, it is great time to score a deal. we need to make room for the 2018

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menendez maintains his innocence. >> freshmen settling into their dorms at west chester university.ds came with clothes backpack bedding and laptops. family and friends were there to help carry it in. upperclassmen will be moving in tomorrow. 17,000 undergraduates attend school here. classes start on monday and good luck to everybody. >>> well, the nfl alumni dropped off a number of school supplies to children at andrew jackson school in south philadelphia today. the group was led by former player hollis thomas. the donations include back packs pence sills and notebooks everything a young student will need for a successful school year. terrific. >> still ahead here today, hoagies waffles and yoga all things you can get for free if you stay tuned. >> if you want to look like a million bucks but you don't want to pay that we have just the thing for you too. how you can get a hairstylist to come to your house and give you a killer makeover for free. >> plus, a man leaves his ex-girlfriend high and dry without any explanation. only to run into her years later. the place, his office. the

senator bob menendez. 12 jurors were seated this morning. lawyers are working to fill the final four alternate positions. in the meantime, menendez entered a not guilty plea during a hearing that was closed to the public and media. the democrat is accused of taking gifts and campaign donations from a florida doctor in exchange for political influence. opening statements are scheduled for september. >>> in south jersey officials cut the ribbon on a development project near rowan university today. the project features luxury apartments for both students and nonstudents. it's made possible because of a partnership between glassboro and the university. >> it's $350 million economic development project that's brought people to our downtown and created a downtown. >> an emotional day for parents of students for the class of 2021. >> parents and siblings helped move into the newest dorm. 5100 freshmen and transfer students ren rolled this fall. they represent 60 countries and 45 states. the move ins continue all week. classes start monday. >>> toda

. >> the final stage of jury selection is underway in the corruption trial of bob menendez. the panel could be seated by the end of the week. the democrat was charged in 2015 with accepting gifts and campaign donations from a florida eye doctor. in exchange he's accused of using his position to lobby for the businesses interest. everything he did was legal. >> more concerning news about the growing opioid crisis. across the country a new study found that medicaid patients continue to get opioid prescriptions even after an overdose. researchers track more than 6,000 recipients treated for nonfatal overdoses of heroin or prescription pain kkillers. while there was a drop in rates after an overdose, a high percentage of patients continued to get opioids from their doctors. our digital team is committed to covering the epidemic and its impact on our area. you can take a look at their award-winning reports right now on the nbc 10 app. >>> it's philadelphia's soda tax driving customers out of the city. a new study shows that appears to be the case. the marketing from catalina look

menendez entered a not guilty play during a hearing that was closed to the public and the media.s only happens in rare cases. the judge did not give an explanation for closing the courtroom. >>> in montgomery county, a judge agreed to delay the start of bill cosby's retile. ned yesterday in norristown a judge ruled the trial will begin in mid-march at the earliest. it was scheduled to begin in november. cosby's first trial ended in mistrial. >>> police in chester county hope a $35,000 reward will help them solve the murder. a relative found 62-year-old denise barger in her home. the citizens crime committee is offering the reward. >>> in new jersey's star tower is one step closer to completion. officials sign the final steel beam before it was put into place. the building will have classrooms, labs and a virtual reality kaf for research. will be visiting that cave. >>> new this morning, technology that keeps cars from drifting into another lane is living up to its promise to improve safety. a just released student by insurance highways found in cars with those safety systems, cra

bob menendez is going to be on trial on 14 felony counts for corruption charges. is going to be trying him. if something happens and menendez is forced out, guess who gets to appoint the next senator? a republican governor named chris christie and that's how number 53 could come in. >> eboni: "house of cards." we have these devices, all three of us with our phones all day. there are restaurants offering 20% discount if you agree while you're eating in the restaurant to put your phone and a basket and engage with the person at the table. >> brian: i love this. i would do that. i would put it towards the tip for the waiter or waitress. >> eboni: kat. >> kat: no. basket of phones? wouldn't germs spread? we are talking about statues. there's a petition "replace confederate statues in new orleans with louisiana hero britney spears." 4500 signatures to replace the statues in louisiana with britney spears who, you know, say what you will, but britney spears is great. she's a star. she cry, cry, cries and her lonely heart. >> brian: sorry, andrew jackson. you are out of l

barclay, it's anahita menendez. who?! anahita from 4d. i lost my purse with my keys. please buzz me up? [ buzzer ] [ screams ] [ kettle whistles ] well, thank you, darling. martha, what do you think of rick's p.i. venture? well...it's always been a big fantasy of his to be a private investigator, and he says that things are picking up and he's getting more calls at the office every day. yeah, from fans wanting to meet him or people with crazy theories about where he disappeared to for two months or cases that aren't even worth looking into, like missing cats. oh, well, that does seem a bit beneath him. you know, he did this because he was hoping that we would be able to work together again

senator menendez. he's accused of taking gifts and campaign donations from a florida doctor in exchange for political influence. that doctor is on trial with menend menendez. >>> organizers of the punkin chunkin say they have no choice but to cancel this year's erpt. the latest blow came when the landowners who normally host the event, they backed out. the landowners and organizers are defendants in a lawsuit filed by a woman who was injured last year. >>> and today people who live near a nuclear power plant can pick up peace of mind. people wo live, work or go to school within ten miles of the generating station can get free potassium iodide tablets. it protects against harmful radiation during an emergency. you can pick up the tablets at the potstown health center. >>> help to give old used crayons new life. after a month long collection drive they sorted through used and broken crayons and they will be melted down to make new packs of crayons for patients at children's hospitals across the country.

. >>> attorneys are questioning potential jurors for menendez. he was accused of accepting campaign donations and gifts from a florida doctor and then used his position in college to lobby for his business interests. both said the gifts were innocent. >>> camden police are looking for a woman that they say use aid young child to help her rob a chinese restaurant. just released surveillance video shows the pair on august 6th. entered the new hong kong restaurant on chase street. she then directed the child to steal the cash behind the counter. if you recognize her call police. (con artists...) they'll try anything to get your medicare card number. so they can steal your identity, commit medicare fraud. what can you do? guard your card? guard your card? just like your credit card. nobody gets my number, unless i know they should have it. to protect your identity, new medicare cards without social security numbers will be mailed next year. visit medicare.gov/fraud stay sharp people! >>> the little league world series team from jackson new jersey tak

if senator menendez is convicted, we would expect him to leave the senate. a big if here. 15 senators ever expelled. that could change the math as well. >> neil: it depends on when he would leave. for the timing until next january, chris christie is the governor and would appoint a republican. that could change after the election if it was pushed afterwards, right? >> absolutely. that's why they're looking at the math here. we're expecting the trial to last six to eight weeks. depends on what the verdict would be. last tinkered with idea of expelling a senator in 1995. it takes 2/3s to kick somebody out. >> neil: the washington times is reporting, chad that congress is going to likely miss the september deadline for the spending bills. paul ryan seems to agree that is a distinct possibility. the reason why i mention it, the debt ceiling thing, the spending thing, pushes further back tax cuts that we clearly heard mitch mcconnell say there is a promise they're going to keep but in this congress, not this year. where is this going? >> the more they get into if warfare betwee

. >>> today, jury selection began in the federal corruption trial of new jersey senator bob menendez, he faces bribe reand fraud. of accused of taking campaign donations and gifts from a weather friend in exchange for using political influence. that friend, solomon mel jen is on trial. any wrongdoings, opening statements scheduled september 6th. >>> two bay beachs on long beach island are closed to swimming and another posted advisory because of high fecal bacteria in long beach township are currently closed to swimmers, an advisory was issued for the bay beachth at 16th in surf city. >>> more vacation time or pay raise? if you had your choice? what would it be >> straight ahead at 11, a new study pits money against time off. american workers weigh in. what they consider more important >> a lot of people use uber. some riders say they shouldn't have to pay >> they were hoping to see yesterday's solar eclipse but these parents are celebrating something more memorable. >> what comes after the storm? meteorologist lauren casey tracking big changes when "eyewitness news" continues. . >>>

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menendez says the gifts and donations were innocent and there was no bribery.al is set to start september 6. the dow gained 196 today for its best day since last april. experts say that markets may be baking in some news of improved tax reform efforts. s&p 500 up 24. nasdaq surged 84. they had of the federal trade commission says the agency wants to take a closer look at artificial intelligence. moreno house and says ai has a consumer protection element as well as a competition element. there's a lot of talk these days about ai and the real possibility that robots could eventually take a lot of jobs from humans. maybe sooner than people think. of course there is another side to the automation issue and that may present a real opportunity. correspondent jonathan serrie reports on a high-tech future. >> as president trump seeks to reinvigorate u.s. manufacturing, robots may be the most efficient way for american factories to compete with cheap labor overseas. what does that mean for workers here? >> we think robotics has had a positive impact on u.s. manufacturin

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