N.J., detailed the senator's fall from grace and the impact it will have on his legacy, in a New York Times report.

Prosecutors are urging a federal judge to sentence the former Democratic senator from New Jersey to 15 years in prison.

Former Senator Bob Menendez faces sentencing on corruption charges in federal court, with prosecutors seeking a 15-year sentence and the defense requesting leniency.

Former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in prison for trading bribes for political favors. Federal prosecutors levied allegations of bribery, extortion and

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced Wednesday on 16 counts of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.

Bob Menendez, 71, was found guilty on all 16 counts in his federal trial, becoming the first sitting member of Congress to be convicted of acting as a foreign agent.

Former New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced Wednesday to 11 years in prison following his conviction on bribery and corruption charges after taking cash, a Mercedes Benz and gold bars as bribes in exchange for helping three businessmen and the Egyptian government.

Prosecutors argued Menendez’s “conduct may be the most serious for which a U.S. Senator has been convicted in the history of the Republic.”

Bob Menendez and his co-conspirators' fate ... convicted on related federal charges in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York. Menendez, 71, along with Edgewater developer Fred Daibes and Egyptian American businessman Wael Hana ...

At some point along the way… you lost your way,” said Judge Sidney Stein when announcing Bob Menendez' sentence.

Stein ordered Menendez to report to prison June 6, giving him time to attend the March trial of his wife, Nadine, on similar charges. Menendez has petitioned to remain free on bond while he appeals his conviction. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.