Retired Navy Admiral Robert Burke Arrested for Bribery

Retired four-star Adm. Robert P. Burke, the Navy’s former second-highest-ranking officer, was arrested on federal bribery charges for allegedly awarding a sole-source contract in exchange for a lucrative job and stock options. Burke, along with Yongchul “Charlie” Kim and Meghan Messenger of Next Jump, faces multiple counts of conspiracy to commit bribery and bribery, punishable by up to 20 years in prison. Burke's attorney denies the charges, asserting there was no connection between the contract and the job offer.