Former Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez from New Jersey was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in the bribery scheme.

For decades, Robert Menendez, 71, was one of New Jersey’s most influential Democrats. He is expected to start serving an 11-year sentence on Tuesday.

Menendez, 71, has been called "Gold Bar Bob" for accepting bribes of gold and cash and acting as an agent of Egypt.

Former Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez from New Jersey was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in the bribery scheme.

Ex-U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez will start his 11-year prison term Tuesday after his conviction last year on a slew of corruption and bribery charges, including acting as an…