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Retired Admiral Robert Burke Convicted in Bribery Case

The former Navy vice chief faces sentencing in August after being found guilty of steering contracts in exchange for a lucrative post-retirement job.

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“When you abuse your position and betray the public trust to line your own pockets, it undermines the confidence in the government you represent,” U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for the District of Columbia said in a news release about Robert Burke, a retired Navy admiral. (GETTY IMAGES FILE)
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Overview

  • Robert Burke, the most senior U.S. military officer ever convicted of a federal crime, was found guilty of bribery, conspiracy, and other charges.
  • A federal jury determined Burke steered a $355,000 Navy contract to Company A in exchange for a $500,000-a-year job and stock options after his retirement.
  • The scheme involved Burke meeting with the company’s co-CEOs in 2021, despite Navy prohibitions, to arrange the deal while on active duty.
  • Burke’s co-conspirators, Yongchul 'Charlie' Kim and Meghan Messenger, are scheduled to stand trial in August 2025 for related charges.
  • The case highlights ongoing corruption concerns within the Navy, following other high-profile scandals like the 'Fat Leonard' case.