The worst corruption scandal in Navy history reached new heights Friday as federal prosecutors announced bribery and fraud charges against three retired sailors, including an officer who allegedly took part in a wild two-day party with prostitutes in Tokyo that cost $75,000.A grand jury in San Diego indicted retired Capt.
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By Craig Whitlock The Washington Post, The Providence Journal
Sat, 08/18/2018 - 12:20pm
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