NEWARK, N.J.-Jurors in Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial didn't reach a verdict Tuesday after a judge told them to "take as much time as you need" to reach a verdict on 18 counts against the New Jersey Democrat and his wealthy friend.
The panel sent a note to U.S. District Judge William Walls on Monday afternoon saying they were deadlocked on all the counts. Walls told them to sleep on it and return in the morning.
On Tuesday, he reminded them that juries frequently take time to come to a consensus.
"Take as much time as you need," he said. "This is not reality TV. This is real life."
The jurors deliberated all day Tuesday but didn't reach a resolution.
The trial is in its 11th week. Menendez and Florida eye doctor Salomon Melgen are charged with running a bribery scheme between 2006 and 2013 in which Menendez lobbied government officials on Melgen's behalf in exchange for luxury vacations and flights on Melgen's private plane.