A retired four-star US Navy admiral has been arrested on allegations that he agreed to award a government contract to a company in exchange for a future job with the firm.
Two business executives of the firm – identified only as Company A – were also arrested. They each could be jailed for up to 20 years. Adm Burke – who oversaw naval operations in Europe, Russia and Africa from 2020-22 – is charged with bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery, and also with performing acts affecting a personal financial interest and concealing material facts from the US.His lawyer was quoted by the Associated Press as saying his client would plead not guilty during his trial.
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