Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison following his conviction on bribery and corruption charges. Menendez, who was found guilty of taking bribes, including cash and gold bars, emphasized the emotional toll of the sentencing, claiming to have lost everything. Despite pleading for leniency and attempting to frame his situation as a political prosecution, the judge imposed a significant sentence. Menendez, along with his associates, plans to appeal the decision. His case has drawn considerable media attention, underscoring the gravity of corruption in politics.