Robert Menendez, the former U.S. senator from New Jersey, was convicted of serious federal charges including bribery and obstruction of justice. He faces a potential sentence of 15 years or more, after prosecutors labeled his actions as unprecedentedly severe for a senator. While Menendez's lawyers argue for a reduced sentence of 27 months, citing his past service, he maintains his innocence and plan to appeal the verdict. His case marks a significant moment in political accountability, being one of the first convictions of a senator for acting as an agent of a foreign power.
Federal prosecutors described Mr. Menendez's conduct as possibly the most serious for which a U.S. senator has been convicted in the history of the republic.
Lawyers for Mr. Menendez are seeking a much shorter term, of no more than 27 months, with at least two years' rigorous community service.
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