 Prosecutors said the New Jersey Democrat accepted all of those items in exchange for political favors. Brian Clark, ABC News. Menendez says he plans to appeal the conviction. This is the time of year when some people may need a new driveway, but be careful, don't get ripped off. WTOP's Sandra Jones says some contractors are offering deals that could be too good to be true. The Better Business Bureau has received numerous reports of dishonest contractors scamming homeowners out of thousands of dollars on driveway paving or repairs.