Evening Roundup: Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez gets 11 year Sentence, Opioid Settlement Money Reaches More NYC Groups, Self Defense Post Penny Trial and a Community Champion

A federal judge has handed down an 11-year prison sentence to former Senator Bob Menendez for bribery, linking his actions to political corruption. The podcast discusses how community groups will benefit from opioid settlement funds aimed at improving health initiatives. The implications of Daniel Penny’s acquittal in a controversial case raise questions about self-defense laws in New York. Finally, it highlights the impactful work of a community champion supporting Haitian immigrant youth through literacy and cultural education.