Former US senator Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison for corruption

Former US Senator Robert Menendez, 71, was sentenced to 11 years in prison Wednesday for corruption, including extortion, obstruction of justice, and accepting bribes tied to Egypt and Qatar. Gold bars and cash were found at his home. The New Jersey Democrat, convicted in July 2024, sought leniency but vowed to appeal. He chaired the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.