Throwing the Book at Foreign Influence: The Menendez Verdict and Going Beyond FARA

Summary

The article discusses two cases involving the prosecution of individuals, including Bob Menendez, under criminal laws related to foreign influence, specifically focusing on the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Menendez's case highlights the use of 18 U.S.C. § 219 to address foreign influence and bribery within U.S. criminal law. This is linked through the broader context of safeguarding against foreign influence as outlined by the key concept and the tags given.