Former Sen. Bob Mendendez, angling for a pardon for his 11-year prison sentence, says he hopes Trump 'cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system'
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Bob Menendez, former U.S. Senator from New Jersey, has begun serving an 11-year sentence after being convicted on charges of bribery, involving gold and cash. He entered Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill, a facility with both medium-security and a minimum-security camp, where it's anticipated he will serve his sentence due to the nature of his crimes. Despite his incarceration, Menendez remains adamant about his innocence and has expressed intentions to appeal his conviction. He has been openly critical of the judicial process and has hinted at seeking a presidential pardon.
Menendez’s sentencing marks the culmination of an extensive investigation into his dealings, with claims of accepting bribes while serving in office.
His prison stay is expected to finish in a minimum-security camp given the non-violent nature of his offenses.
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