Bribery Charges Sink Retired Admiral In Navy Ethics Scandal | ZeroHedge
Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke, once the Navy’s second-highest-ranking officer, was convicted Monday on bribery and related charges, marking the first time in history that a four-star U.S. military officer has been found guilty of committing a federal crime while on active duty.
Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke, 62, of Coconut Creek, Florida
Burke, 63, of Coconut Creek, Fla., was found guilty by a Washington jury after a five-day trial and three days of deliberation. Prosecutors said he (more…)