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'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind one of the military's biggest scandals, sentenced to 15 years
Read full article: 'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind one of the military's biggest scandals, sentenced to 15 yearsFormer military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S. Navy officers.
As US brings home large numbers of jailed Americans, some families are still waiting for their turn
Read full article: As US brings home large numbers of jailed Americans, some families are still waiting for their turnThe Biden administration has had notable success in the past couple of years in bringing home Americans who are wrongfully detained by foreign governments.
'Fat Leonard' seeks new attorneys ahead of sentencing in Navy bribery case, causing another delay
Read full article: 'Fat Leonard' seeks new attorneys ahead of sentencing in Navy bribery case, causing another delayConvicted Malaysian defense contractor Leonard Francis who led a daring escape weeks before he was scheduled to be sentenced in 2022 is seeking new defense attorneys now that he is back in U.S. custody after the Venezuelan prisoner swap last month.
'Fat Leonard,' a fugitive now returning to the US, was behind one of the military's biggest scandals
Read full article: 'Fat Leonard,' a fugitive now returning to the US, was behind one of the military's biggest scandalsConvicted defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis is being returned to U.S. custody as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap.
Felony convictions vacated for 4 former Navy officers in sprawling 'Fat Leonard' bribery scandal
Read full article: Felony convictions vacated for 4 former Navy officers in sprawling 'Fat Leonard' bribery scandalFelony convictions have been vacated for four former Navy officers in a sprawling bribery scandal following allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.
'Fat Leonard' may be Venezuela bargaining chip, experts say
Read full article: 'Fat Leonard' may be Venezuela bargaining chip, experts sayA fugitive defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” who claims to have incriminating sex photos of top U.S. Navy brass could become the latest bargaining chip in Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s efforts to win official recognition from the Biden administration.
Officials: Navy bribery case fugitive tried to get to Russia
Read full article: Officials: Navy bribery case fugitive tried to get to RussiaOfficials say a fugitive Malaysian defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” at the center of a Navy bribery scandal was trying to head to Russia before Venezuelan authorities captured him.
Analysts: Navy bribery trial to expose pervasive problem
Read full article: Analysts: Navy bribery trial to expose pervasive problemDozens of U.S. Navy officials have admitted to being bought off by a gregarious, rotund Malaysian defense contractor known as “Fat Leonard” who plied them with prostitutes, Cuban cigars and free stays at the Philippines’ Shangri-La hotel among other things.