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Former Senator Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison
In a significant legal development, former Senator Bob Menendez received an 11-year prison sentence from a Manhattan federal judge today. This sentencing marks the culmination of a prolonged period of indictments, a comprehensive trial, and a conviction on 16 counts that include bribery, extortion, and conspiracy. Prosecutors described Menendez's actions as part of one of the most audacious corruption schemes in U.S. history, wherein he allegedly accepted bribes valued in the hundreds of thousands, which included gold bars, cash, and even a luxury Mercedes-Benz, in exchange for exerting his political influence and acting as an agent for Egypt.