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'Fat Leonard' Sentenced to 15 Years for Bribery Scheme in Military's Biggest Corruption Scandal

Nov 5, 2024, 09:56 PM

Leonard Francis, widely known as 'Fat Leonard', has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for orchestrating one of the military's largest corruption scandals. Francis, a former defense contractor, was implicated in a bribery scheme involving Navy officials and the misappropriation of funds related to military contracts. His sentencing follows a lengthy investigation into the corrupt practices that have marred the Navy's reputation and raised serious concerns about oversight and accountability within military procurement processes. The case has drawn significant media attention due to its scale and the high-profile nature of the individuals involved.