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2 admirals sanctioned in bribery scheme

By Associated Press
Published November 9, 2013 12:48am ET
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2 admirals sanctioned in bribery scheme
This undated photo provided by the U.S. Navy shows Rear Adm. Bruce F. Loveless, left, and Vice Adm. Ted Branch in an offical portraits. The Navy announced Friday night Nov. 8, 2013 it has suspended access to classified material of Rear Adm. Bruce F. Loveless and Adm. Ted Branch in connection with a massive bribery scheme in Asia involving prostitutes and luxury travel. (AP/US Navy) | Uncredited

The Navy has suspended access to classified material of two admirals in connection with a massive bribery scheme in Asia involving prostitutes and luxury travel.

Vice Adm. Ted Branch, director of naval intelligence, and Rear Adm. Bruce Loveless, director of intelligence operations, are on temporary leave following suspension of their classified access.

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