On Friday, a New Jersey businessman, Joe Uribe, pleaded guilty to seven charges, including bribery, wire fraud, and obstruction of justice. According to a report by the Washington Post, Uribe conspired with several other people to gift Menendez’s wife Nadine a Mercedes Benz in return for Menendez attempting to quash several ongoing investigations related to a business partner of Uribe’s.  Also, according to a report by the AP, Uribe was hoping that the gift of the car would stop an inquiry regarding a family member of Uribe. Uribe could face up to 95 years in prison unless he testifies against other defendants in the Menendez trial. If Uribe has any sense, he will turn state’s evidence on his associates to lessen his time behind bars.