Former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is awaiting sentencing on federal bribery and corruption charges after being convicted for taking bribes of cash and gold. The sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday, and he could face up to 15 years in prison. Two men involved in the bribery scheme have already received prison sentences. Menendez has pleaded for mercy while appealing his conviction, but his bid for a new trial has been rejected. As he arrives at court, the focus is on the implications of his conviction for his political career and the broader impact on public trust.