The sentence, handed down in a Manhattan courtroom by U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein, would make Menendez one of just several senators in history to be sent to prison.

The former U.S. senator from New Jersey was convicted in July of accepting bribes including gold bars, cash, and a Mercedes-Benz.

Former New Jersey senator sentenced to 11 years for accepting bribes including gold bars and cash, and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt.

Mendez said Trump was "right" about the legal process he went through being "corrupt" in comments outside of the courthouse.

A federal judge will sentence former Sen. Bob Menendez on Wednesday for selling his office — an extraordinary fall even for a politician from a state as notoriously transactional as New Jersey.

Bob Menendez was convicted last year of accepting bribes, including gold bars and a luxury car, from foreign governments.

Former senator Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison for operating what prosecutors called one of the most brazen corruption schemes in the country’s history.

Menendez had been convicted of accepting bribes of gold bars and cash while representing New Jersey in the Senate.

Former Sen. Bob Menendez on Wednesday was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison after a jury found him guilty on 16 counts in the corruption trial connected with acting as a foreign agent.

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.

Former New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Jan. 29 after being convicted of bribery and fraud.