Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is set to be sentenced for corruption charges, including acting as an agent of the Egyptian government. Prosecutors are seeking a 15-year prison term for Menendez, while his defense argues for less than two years behind bars.
Menendez, who resigned from the Senate after his conviction last year, was found guilty of accepting bribes in the form of cash, gold bars, and a luxury car from businessmen seeking political favors. The trial revealed Menendez's dealings with Egyptian officials and his efforts to aid individuals who provided him with lucrative gifts.
