Former Senator Bob Menendez faces up to 15 years in prison for accepting bribes, a first for a sitting senator.

Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez faces a recommended 15-year prison sentence for corruption, becoming the first senator convicted of abusing a Senate committee leadership position. Prosecutors claim Menendez accepted bribes from three New Jersey businessmen, totaling $150,000 in gold bars and $480,000 in cash, to use his power for their interests. Menendez's sentencing is set for January 29.

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