 On WCBE Columbus. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Lakshmi Singh. Senator Bob Menendez has been convicted on federal corruption charges. Various media reporting, including the Associated Press, reporting the Democrat was found guilty today of taking bribes, painting gold and a luxury car. However, the verdict has yet to be read at his trial in New York. Jurors heard and viewed evidence over two months before listening to a week of closing arguments.