The sentence

Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke—the Navy’s former No. 2—was sentenced on Sept. 16, 2025, to six years in federal prison for a bribery scheme tied to a post-retirement job. In addition to 72 months behind bars, the court ordered three years of supervised release, $322,850 in restitution, and nearly $87,000 in forfeiture. U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden called it “a sad chapter for the Navy.”

Where he’ll serve: As with most federal cases, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) will designate Burke’s facility after sentencing; the judge may recommend a type or location, but BOP makes the final call based on security level, medical needs, and other factors. No designation had been announced at publication time.

What he did—and what the jury decided

A D.C. jury found Burke gu

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