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Fat Leonard Sentenced to 15 Years
Former defense contractor Leonard "Fat Leonard" Francis sentenced to 15 years for decade-long Navy bribery scheme.
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United States
JusticeUs PoliticsCorruptionMilitary TechnologyFraudBriberyNavy
U.s. NavyGlenn Defense Marine Asia Ltd. (Gdma)U.s. Attorney’s Office
Leonard "Fat Leonard" FrancisJanis L. SammartinoTara McgrathWilliam Douglas Sprague
- What was the overall impact of Francis's actions?
- The case resulted in convictions of dozens of Navy officials, defense contractors and others, highlighting systemic corruption within the Navy.
- What were the components of Francis's total sentence?
- The sentence included 13.5 years for bribery and fraud, plus 16 months for fleeing before his original sentencing. He was apprehended in Venezuela after escaping house arrest.
- What was the sentence given to Leonard "Fat Leonard" Francis?
- Leonard "Fat Leonard" Francis, a former military defense contractor, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a decade-long bribery scheme involving numerous U.S. Navy officers.
- What was the nature of the bribery scheme Francis was involved in?
- Francis's scheme involved overcharging for services and providing bribes to Navy officials in exchange for classified information and preferential treatment. This led to one of the largest bribery investigations in US military history.
- What arguments were made by Francis's defense attorney regarding the sentence?
- Francis's attorney argued for a lesser sentence due to his cooperation with the government, but prosecutors highlighted the scheme's significant impact and scale.