Former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for corruption charges, including accepting bribes and acting as a foreign agent. He resigned from his position upon his criminal conviction.
Key Points
Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison for proven corruption charges
Accepted bribes in cash, gold bars, and luxury items
Acted as a foreign agent and obstructed justice
Co-conspirators also sentenced for their involvement
Menendez resigned from his position upon criminal conviction