Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and his spouse are pushing for separate trials in the bribery allegations they’re contesting in a New York court. The duo was indicted last autumn for aiding New Jersey businessmen in return for bribes. What Happened: The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine, have called for separate trials due to apprehensions about spousal communications during cross-examination. Their legal team submitted the request on Monday. Both Sen. Menendez and Nadine pleaded not guilty to the charges, according to an AP News report on Tuesday. The couple’s plea for separate trials comes a…