Ex-Senator Bob Menendez Begins 11-Year Prison Sentence After Bribery Conviction
Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez reported to federal prison this week to begin serving an 11-year sentence following his conviction in a major bribery and corruption case.
Menendez, a Democrat who served in the U.S. Senate for nearly two decades, was found guilty in 2024 on all 16 counts brought against him, including bribery, conspiracy, and obstruction. Prosecutors accused the 71-year-old of using his powerful Senate position to benefit wealthy businessmen and foreign governments in exchange for lavish gifts. These bribes included gold bars, envelopes stuffed with cash, luxury watches, and a Mercedes-Benz convertible.
