NY Post - DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro notched a significant legal victory Monday after retired four-star Navy Adm. Robert Burke was found guilty of bribery charges related to a scheme to steer government contracts to his future employer.
Burke, who served as the vice chief of naval operations during part of President Trump’s first term, was convicted of conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, performing acts affecting a personal financial interest and concealing material facts from the US after a five-day trial. Formerly the Navy’s second-highest-ranking officer, Burke is now the most senior member of the US military to ever be convicted of a federal crime.
“When you abuse your position and betray the public trust to line your own pockets, it undermines the confidence in the government you represent,” Pirro said in a statement after the verdict. “Our office, with our law enforcement partners, will root out corruption — be it bribes or illegal contracts — and hold accountable the perpetrators, no matter what title or rank they hold.” The full article is behind his stack of ribbons...
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When democrats like Adam schitt go to jail I'll believe in justice. Not before.
ReplyDeleteI agree. When they start putting bandits away, I’ll believe it.
DeleteOne down, hundreds to go.
ReplyDeleteGive him the cell right next to Randy ("Duke") Cunningham.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite heartening to see career criminal flag officers get justice for their crimes.
ReplyDeleteHe thought, "gee, if FJB can get away with it, why can't I?"
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