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Retired 4-star Navy admiral found guilty in bribery case

  • A jury convicted retired four-star Admiral Robert Burke on Monday in Washington, D.C., for corruption involving Navy contracts.
  • Burke steered a $355,000 contract to Next Jump while serving as the Navy's second-highest officer and then took a $500,000-a-year job there after retiring in 2022.
  • Next Jump, an executive training firm, secured multiple Navy contracts and pursued a $100 million proposal with Burke as their main Navy contact.
  • The jury found Burke guilty of bribery, concealment of material facts, and conspiracy, making him the most senior officer convicted recently for crimes during military service.
  • Burke’s sentencing is scheduled for August 22, while two Next Jump co-CEOs face trial on related charges, highlighting ongoing Navy corruption issues.
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Stars and Stripes broke the news in Washington, United States on Monday, May 19, 2025.
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