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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Felony convictions vacated for 4 Navy officers in sprawling scandal

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Four US Navy officers had their felony convictions in a sprawling bribery case removed on Wednesday due to prosecutorial misconduct.

US District Judge Janis Sammartino called the misconduct “outrageous” and agreed to allow the four men to plead guilty to a misdemeanour and pay a $100 fine each.

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