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‘Fat Leonard,’ fugitive in Navy bribery case, facing extradition to US
Convicted defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis is facing extradition to the United States as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap.
By Lolita C. Baldor
College president resigns amid Coast Guard Academy investigation
A former Coast Guard Academy professor whose tenure coincided with a sexual harassment scandal resigned as president of Nichols College in Massachusetts.
Felony convictions vacated for 4 Navy officers in ‘Fat Leonard’ case
Felony convictions have been vacated for four Navy officers in a sprawling bribery scandal due to prosecutorial misconduct.
Retired Navy captain sentenced in ‘Fat Leonard’ bribery scandal
Retired Capt. David Haas pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in 2020.
DoD finance chief sexually harassed subordinates, used racial slur
An inspector general report substantiated several claims of misconduct against Doug Glenn.
Key House Navy advocate loses seat in midterm election
But other vulnerable Armed Services Democrats defied expectations and held onto their seats.
Fat Leonard, fugitive in Navy bribery case, seeks Venezuelan asylum
The fugitive defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard” has requested asylum in Venezuela, a law enforcement official said Monday.
Fat Leonard may be Venezuela bargaining chip, experts say
Venezuela and the United States have an extradition agreement but it's not clear if U.S. authorities have made a formal request.
Fat Leonard tried to get to Russia, officials say
The fugitive Malaysian defense contractor zipped between countries to find a place where he could become virtually untouchable for American authorities.
By Regina Garcia Cano