Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison on bribery and corruption charges
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez (D) sentenced to 11 years in prison on charges related to bribery and corruption, sought pardon from President Donald Trump. Menendez, along with others, sentenced to prison for bribery, foreign agent, and obstruction of justice offenses. Menendez criticized the "wild west of political prosecutions" in the Southern District of New York and hoped Trump would restore integrity to the system.
Key Points
- Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison
- Others involved in bribery and corruption also sentenced to prison
- Menendez criticized the political nature of the prosecution and hoped for system integrity restoration
Cons
- Former Senator found guilty on 16 federal charges including bribery and obstruction
- Accused of accepting bribes and using his power and influence as a senator for personal gain