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FBI investigated whether Graham, Clyburn were involved in bribery scheme: Report

FBI investigated whether Graham, Clyburn were involved in bribery scheme: Report

Summary

The FBI investigated if Senator Lindsey Graham and Representative James Clyburn were involved in a bribery case linked to a naval contractor getting government contracts in South Carolina. The report from ProPublica says the investigation looked into their meetings with company executives.

Key Facts

  • The FBI looked into possible bribery involving Sen. Lindsey Graham (Republican) and Rep. James Clyburn (Democrat).
  • The case concerns Navatek, a naval defense contractor from Hawaii.
  • Navatek was trying to get federal contracts in South Carolina.
  • The FBI investigated whether the politicians helped Navatek in exchange for favors.
  • The investigation included meetings between Graham and company executives.
  • The report was published by ProPublica on a Tuesday.
  • Lindsey Graham is a late senator from South Carolina (the article implies he is deceased).
  • James Clyburn is a current Representative from South Carolina.
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