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Celerity

(48,009 posts)
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 03:48 PM Jan 29

Ex-US Senator Bob Menendez jailed for 11 years for bribery

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyekv226l2o

Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison, following his conviction on bribery and corruption charges.

Last July, a jury found Menendez guilty on 16 counts for accepting gifts, including gold bars, cash and a Mercedes-Benz, in exchange for helping foreign governments.

Prosecutors were seeking at least a 15-year sentence, citing in court documents the "rare gravity" of the ex-senator's crimes. Lawyers for Menendez, 71, had called for a shorter sentence paired with community service.

"Somewhere along the way, you became, I'm sorry to say, a corrupt politician," US Judge Sidney Stein said in quotes cited by CBS News, the BBC's US partner, before handing down Menendez's sentence.

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Ex-US Senator Bob Menendez jailed for 11 years for bribery (Original Post) Celerity Jan 29 OP
Of course dweller Jan 29 #1
Sounds good. BannonsLiver Jan 29 #2
Wow, thought he would get less. gab13by13 Jan 29 #3
Senator: a person who makes laws in Washington when not doing time. Mark Twain Ping Tung Jan 29 #4

dweller

(25,697 posts)
1. Of course
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 03:51 PM
Jan 29

He’s a Democrat

Eagerly awaiting the boasting Troot social post from the 34 felony convictions liar in chief in the White House or the golf course whatever.

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gab13by13

(26,520 posts)
3. Wow, thought he would get less.
Wed Jan 29, 2025, 03:54 PM
Jan 29

His best bet is to ask Trump for a pardon. His wife is also being prosecuted.

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