US Navy censures three admirals in bribery scandal

[unhappycamper]

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/02/us-navy-censures-three-admirals-in-bribery-scandal/



US Navy censures three admirals in bribery scandal
Agence France-Presse
11 Feb 2015 at 06:05 ET

The US Navy said it has censured three admirals for their roles in a widening bribery scandal, the highest-ranking officers to be punished in the case so far.

Although a criminal investigation did not result in charges for the three officers, the admirals had failed to uphold the standards of conduct and would receive letters of censure from Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, officials said.

The three officers “demonstrated poor judgment and a failure of leadership in prior tours,” Mabus said in a statement.

The admirals improperly accepted gifts, two “improperly endorsed a commercial business,” and one solicited gifts and services when they were stationed in the Pacific region in 2006-2007, the navy statement said.

[MADem]

1. Censure letters effectively derail an officer’s career and in this case, the three officers will be

allowed to retire, officials said.

IMO, they are LUCKY. I'd root for demotions all round at a minimum.

Idiots, begone! If there's one thing I can't abide, it's using one's position for personal gain or aggrandizement--it rankles me no end!