Television host Alicia Menendez’s father, Bob Menendez, has been found guilty. He was accused of accepting gold, cash, and Mercedes-Benz bribes in exchange for various political favors.
Key Takeaways
- Alicia’s stepmother, Nadine Menendez, faces an indefinite trial delay due to ongoing cancer treatment and chronic pain.
- Due to family challenges, Alicia Menendez’s professional future remains uncertain as fans express sympathy and speculation about her career.
The Troubled Menendez Family
Alicia Menendez’s dad, Senator Bob Menendez, has been found guilty in his corruption trial.
He was accused, along with his wife, Nadine Menendez, of bribery, acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, obstruction of justice, extortion, and conspiring to commit those crimes.
Bob’s fate will be determined on October 29, when U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein will determine the 70-year-old Menendez’s sentence, which may be decades in prison.
Meanwhile, Alicia’s stepmother’s trial has been delayed indefinitely due to her ongoing cancer treatment.
She had “invasive cancer surgery” and was experiencing intense and chronic pain.
Last month, Nadine’s attorney wrote in a court filing that she had “medical equipment implanted in her body and is in intense, chronic pain.”
With her dad about to be convicted and her step-mom battling cancer, many of her fans and supporters have shown sympathy to the television host.
One fan wrote on Facebook,
I think Alicia Menendez (MSNBC) should be off air for some time…she needs to “Spend time with her family.
Another one followed,
Sen. Robert Menendez, 18 counts…all guilty! Have to feel sorry for his daughter, MSNBC’s Alicia Menendez.
The third guy said,
Sen. Menendez (D- NJ) guilty on all 16 counts, including obstruction of justice. I feel bad for his daughter Alicia, an excellent news host on MSNBC. Hope her career continues to thrive despite this.
Where Is Alicia Menendez?
Alicia Menendez’s whereabouts and future in television have been the topics of interest lately.
Netizens have been wondering if she will quit or take a hiatus from the show and focus on her parents.
It has been a challenging time for the television host, who has been emotionally and professionally struggling since the start of her parents’ trial.
In the past, Menendez has mentioned that she won’t report on her father’s case by saying,
“I have been watching along with all of you as a citizen, and also as his daughter. I will not be reporting on the legal case.”
Alicia Menendez
As a co-host of “The Weekend on MSNBC,” she is scheduled to appear on Saturday and Sunday.
Alicia and MSNBC have not reported her taking a break to look after her family yet.
Nonetheless, we must wait for the weekend to see if she will come on television. Regardless of whatever she does, let’s hope she gets through it!
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Alicia Menendez is married to Carlos PrÃo Odio and has two daughters, Evangelina and Ofelia.
- Her mother, Jane Jacobsen, is a teacher.
- Menendez was born and raised in Union City, New Jersey.
