Disgraced Sen. Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery

### **Disgraced Sen. Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery** Former U.S. Senator **Bob Menendez (D-NJ)** pleaded for mercy in court but was handed an **11-year prison sentence** for his role in a high-profile bribery scheme involving **gold bars, cash, and luxury perks**. Menendez, the first U.S. senator ever convicted of **acting as a foreign agent**, was found guilty of **selling political influence** in exchange for favors to **Egypt and Qatar**. The scheme also involved bribes including a **Mercedes-Benz and lavish gifts**. The judge dismissed his emotional plea, stating: **"Somewhere along the way, you became a corrupt politician."** Menendez’s co-conspirators also received significant sentences: - **Wael Hana** – 8 years - **Fred Daibes** – 7 years **Source:** NY Post

Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) pleaded for mercy in court but was handed an 11-year prison sentence for his role in a high-profile bribery scheme involving gold bars, cash, and luxury perks.

Menendez, the first U.S. senator ever convicted of acting as a foreign agent, was found guilty of selling political influence in exchange for favors to Egypt and Qatar. The scheme also involved bribes, including a Mercedes-Benz and lavish gifts.

The judge dismissed his emotional plea, stating: “Somewhere along the way, you became a corrupt politician.”

Menendez’s co-conspirators also received significant sentences:

  • Wael Hana – 8 years
  • Fred Daibes – 7 years

Source: NY Post

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