Fifth U.S. Navy Official Pleads Guilty in Asia Bribery Case
- Commander was accused of trading secrets for cash, gifts
- Eight of nine people charged in case have admitted guilt
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A U.S. Navy officer pleaded guilty to bribery over allegations he gave classified information about where ships were scheduled to dock to a Singapore-based contractor in exchange for cash, gifts and prostitutes.
Commander Michael Misiewicz, 48, appeared Thursday in federal court in San Diego as the last of five Naval officials charged in the case to plead guilty. He admitted to one count of bribery and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery. He faces a maximum of 20 years in prison when he’s sentenced, said Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Pletcher.