Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years
Former Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has just been sentenced to 11 years in prison.
The 71-year-old Democrat was convicted of taking bribes in cash and gold and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt.
Earlier in the day, the judge gave substantial prison terms to men convicted of paying bribes to Menendez.
His wife will face trial in March.