New Bribery Allegations Against Bob Menendez: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. An imam was fatally shot on Wednesday near the mosque he leads in Newark, authorities said. Police are still investigating the shooting, and said there is no indication yet of any bias. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A Rutgers Law School student has sued the school, claiming that the school retaliated against him for bringing up concerns about a video he viewed as antisemitic. He is facing potential expulsion from the school. (Read more on Patch.)

3. An unusual vessel offshore of Point Pleasant Beach that drew the attention of onlookers Tuesday was on the scene surveying a fishing trawler that sank in November, authorities said. (Read more on Patch.)

4. A man died on Tuesday after suffering a medical episode while driving on I-287, said state police. (Read more on Patch.)

5. Senator Bob Menendez faces a new bribery allegation, as officials say he used his political clout to help a real estate developer get a deal with a Qatari investment fund. In exchange, prosecutors said Menendez and his wife took bribes including gold bars, cash, and even tickets to a Formula One race for a relative. (Read more on Patch.)