Feds charge retired 4-star Navy admiral in alleged bribery scheme
A grand jury indicted Adm. Robert Burke (ret.), the former commander of U.S. naval forces in Europe and Africa, on four counts of conspiracy and bribery.
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A grand jury indicted Adm. Robert Burke (ret.), the former commander of U.S. naval forces in Europe and Africa, on four counts of conspiracy and bribery.
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