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‘Fat Leonard,’ contractor in Navy bribery case, may face more charges
Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis, a defense contractor at the center of a Navy bribery scandal, returned to the U.S. as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap.
Retired Navy captain sentenced for role in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal
A federal judge sentenced Jesus V. Cantu to 30 months behind bars.
Retired Navy captain sentenced in ‘Fat Leonard’ bribery scandal
Retired Capt. David Haas pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in 2020.
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New in 2023: The fate of Fat Leonard
Will 2023 bring about an explanation from authorities on how the portly shipping magnate was able to escape federal custody?
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