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

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

Fox News national correspondent Bryan Llenas reports on former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery and corruption trial on ‘Special Report.’

President Trump was right,” Menendez declared Monday. “This process is political and is corrupted to its core. I hope President Trump cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system.”

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

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

Former Sen. Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty to all of the charges against him and has vowed to appeal the conviction and sentence.

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.

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.

WBGO's David Matthau reports former New Jersey U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison