Former Senator Bob Menendez Begins 11-Year Prison Sentence for Bribery
Bob Menendez reports to federal prison in Pennsylvania to serve an 11-year sentence following his conviction for bribery involving New Jersey businessmen.
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Overview
- Former Senator Bob Menendez has begun serving an 11-year sentence for bribery at a federal prison in Pennsylvania.
- He and his wife Nadine were found guilty of accepting bribes from New Jersey businessmen.
- Menendez's bribery scheme involved corrupt favors benefiting businesses in Egypt and Qatar.
- Despite his conviction, Menendez maintains his innocence and has sought a pardon from former President Trump.
- Nadine Menendez is awaiting sentencing in a separate trial, with her case delayed due to health issues.
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Emphasizes Nadine Menendez's upcoming sentencing amid her separate trial and health issues.
"Menendez has adopted some of the language Trump used when he was being prosecuted by the Justice Department, saying he's the victim of a political "witch hunt" and "weaponization" at the DOJ."
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Bob Menendez was convicted on 16 charges, including bribery, fraud, and extortion. His scheme involved accepting items such as gold bars and cash from New Jersey businessmen in exchange for favors that benefited businesses in Egypt and Qatar.
Bob Menendez is serving his 11-year sentence at a federal prison in eastern Pennsylvania, likely in a minimum-security prison camp due to the white-collar nature of his crimes.
Nadine Menendez was convicted in April of conspiring with her husband in the bribery scheme and is awaiting sentencing, which has been set for September 11.
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