USA v. Soriano, et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

3:23-cr-02282

Court:

California Southern

Nature of Suit:

Judge:

Todd W. Robinson

Firms

  1. January 20, 2026

    Defense Industry Exec Gets 4 Years For Bribery Scheme

    A U.S. Navy veteran who founded a defense contracting company has been sentenced in California federal court to four years in prison after admitting his role in a scheme where he bribed a former Navy employee with World Series and Super Bowl tickets for his help ensuring the company procured lucrative government contracts.

  2. June 12, 2024

    Ex-Navy Employee Pleads Guilty To Contract Bribery Scheme

    Former U.S. Navy civilian official James Soriano has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes from Navy contractors to help steer hundreds of millions of dollars in deals to the companies, after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors.

  3. November 15, 2023

    Ex-Navy Employee, Defense Contractor Charged With Bribery

    A second former U.S. Navy employee and a defense contractor have been indicted in San Diego for their involvement in an alleged bribery ring that allowed the contractor to personally draft procurement documents.