 This case has always been about shocking levels of corruption. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes in the form of cash, gold bars, and Mercedes-Benz. Prosecutors say the 70-year-old Democrat abused the power of his office to protect allies from criminal investigations and enrich associates, including his wife. They also say he took bribes for helping Egypt access millions of dollars in U.S. military aid. Menendez's sentencing is set for October 29th.