Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison for accepting bribes, including gold bars, cash, and a car. Known as 'gold bar Bob,' he faced a sentence lighter than the 15 years requested by prosecutors. During the sentencing, Menendez expressed emotional regret, claiming he had contributed more good than bad throughout his career. His attorney urged consideration of his public service legacy. The judge remarked on Menendez's shift from serving the public to pursuing personal gain, encapsulating his fall from political power.
U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein sentenced former Sen. Bob Menendez to 11 years in prison, stating he lost his way from serving the public good to his own.
Menendez broke down while addressing the court, insisting he had done far more good than bad during his long public service career.
Menendez's attorney argued for leniency, highlighting his decades of service and the sacrifices made throughout his life.
Despite his extensive service history, Menendez has garnered a new reputation as 'gold bar Bob' due to his bribery conviction.
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