Prosecutors seek 15 years in prison for former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after bribery conviction
- Prosecutors are seeking a 15-year prison sentence for former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez after his bribery conviction, making him the first public official convicted of serving as a foreign agent and abusing a Senate committee leadership position.
- Menendez was convicted of 16 corruption charges after an FBI raid revealed $150,000 in gold bars and $480,000 in cash, allegedly from bribes by three New Jersey businessmen.
- The prosecution has also called for lengthy prison terms for two businessmen, Wael Hana and Fred Daibes, involved in the case, citing the extraordinary nature of the corruption at high government levels.
- Menendez's defense argues for leniency, stating that his conviction has severely impacted his life and asserting his innocence, claiming there are significant appellate issues with the case.
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