Daily Corruption News 6 September 2017 Today's Top Story USA: Once a corruption fighter, Menendez now set to stand trial on bribery charges Politico As a 20-something political upstart in New Jersey, Robert Menendez sat in a witness box in federal court and pointed a finger at his political mentor. Thirty-five years later, Menendez, now one of the highest-ranking Democrats in Washington, is returning to federal court - this time, the senior senator from New Jersey is the one facing accusations. Other News Azerbaijan: Azerbaijan slams report it ran slush fund to promote image abroad Euronews (TI mention) Brazil: Rousseff, Lula charged in Petrobas corruption probe Al Jazeera Czech Republic: Czech election favorite faces loss of immunity before vote Bloomberg European Union: RPT-Europol urges action after record number of money laundering tip-offs Reuters Blog/Opinion India: Editorial: Gauri Lankeshâs murder is a chilling message to all dissenters The Wire Israel: Analysis: Milchan Bribery probe makes Netanyahu indictment more likely The Jerusalem Post From Transparency International Blog: Why Denmarkâs banks are easy targets Feature: Azerbaijani Laundromat: grand corruption and how to buy influence Press Release: Politicians and businesses paid to launder Azerbaijanâs image using slush fund must be sanctioned
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