Retired Navy admiral charged with bribery for allegedly offering government contract in exchange for job

A retired four-star Navy admiral has been charged with bribery following an alleged scheme in which he granted a Naval contract to a company in exchange for a job offer.

"The law does not make exceptions for admirals or CEOs. Those who pay and receive bribes must be held accountable," Matthew Graves, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said. "The urgency is at its greatest when, as here, senior government officials and senior executives are allegedly involved in the corruption."

Burke, who served as vice chief of naval operations, was once the Navy’s second-highest ranking officer.