Menendez previously sought a sentence of no more than two years in prison, citing his "extraordinary public service," but earlier Wednesday the two New Jersey businessmen convicted of paying the bribes were sentenced perhaps more harshly than the defense anticipated. สล็อต เว็บตรง
Menendez's lawyer adjusted the defense's request for leniency following the imposition of lengthy prison sentences for his co-defendants. สล็อตเว็บตรง
The judge said Menendez will not have to report to prison until June 6 so he can be available when his wife, Nadine, goes on trial on similar corruption and bribery charges on March 18. สล็อต
The once-powerful Democrat introduced himself as the son of Cuban immigrants and explained his political biography, occasionally sniffling and choking up while reading from a prepared statement with hands stuffed in his pockets. สล็อต เว็บตรง
"Robert Menendez was trusted to represent the United States and the State of New Jersey, but instead he used his position to help his co-conspirators and a foreign government, in exchange for bribes like cash, gold, and a luxury car," she said. "The sentences imposed today send a clear message that attempts at any level of government to corrupt the