Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison

A judge sentenced former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to 11 years in prison following his conviction for using his political position to benefit foreign governments and American businessmen in exchange for financial bribes.

The Details: The disgraced Senator was a prominent Democrat and former head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. His corruption case includes allegations of engaging in bribery schemes and pursuing personal enrichment at the expense of his office. Despite his pleas for mercy, the court handed down a significant sentence. Menendez's wife Nadine was also indicted on three federal counts, but she has not been tried yet as she continues to undergo treatment for breast cancer that is in an "advanced stage."

How The Media Covered It: The New York Post (Lean Right bias) framed Menendez as overly emotional upon receiving the sentence. Outlets on the left and in the center were generally less likely to mention that angle.