Prosecutors Seek 15-Year Sentence for Menendez
Prosecutors Seek 15-Year Sentence for Menendez

Prosecutors Seek 15-Year Sentence for Menendez

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Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez faces a potential 15-year prison sentence after being convicted on multiple charges of bribery, extortion, and acting as a foreign agent. Prosecutors highlighted Menendez's unprecedented role as the first senator convicted of serving as a foreign agent while using his position as the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to benefit Egypt and several New Jersey businessmen. The case involved Menendez accepting substantial bribes, including $150,000 in gold bars, nearly $500,000 in cash, and a Mercedes-Benz. This corruption case underscores significant vulnerabilities in political accountability and the integrity of U.S. foreign relations. Defense attorneys have requested leniency, citing Menendez's age and the personal and professional consequences he has already faced. His sentencing is scheduled for January 29, and appeals are expected following his conviction on all 16 counts last summer.

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