Fat Leonard

The long and twisted story of the biggest crook in Navy history

The name Fat Leonard has become synonymous with corruption. Leonard Glenn Francis operated the biggest bribery scheme the Navy has ever experienced. Under…

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FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Marshals Service shows Leonard Francis. The Malaysian defense contractor nicknamed “Fat Leonard,

Officials: Navy bribery case fugitive tried to get to Russia

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FILE - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II laughs as Irish President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina prepare to leave Windsor Castle in Windsor, southern England on April 11, 2014, at the end of their official visit. Elizabeth often gave the impression of seriousness and many have noted her “poker face,” but those who knew her described her as having a mischievous sense of humor and a talent for mimicry in private company. Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, has said the queen could be “extremely funny in private _ and not everybody appreciates how funny she can be.” (Leon Neal, Pool Photo via AP, File)

A week of disgrace … but also grace

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This wanted poster provided by the U.S. Marshals Service shows Leonard Francis, also known as

Fat Leonard’s escape as stunning as his Navy bribery case

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Analysts: Navy bribery trial to expose pervasive problem

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Navy is the latest branch to up its sign on bonuses for certain recruits

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MC1 (AW/SW) Michael D. Cole

A new podcast gives a very unique perspective to the Fat Leonard case

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Pentagon to start vetting foreign soldiers trained on bases

Federal Newscast

Navy bribery case steams on

Tom Temin Commentary

US attorney sheds more light on Navy’s Fat Leonard case

Federal Drive

Hits keep coming for Navy in ‘Fat Leonard’ contract scandal

Federal Drive

An aerial view of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington

Poor conditions of Navy’s shipyards impact operations, says GAO report

In today’s Federal Newscast, a Government Accountability Office report says the Navy’s shipyards are in such bad shape they can no longer meet the service’s…

Federal Newscast

In this March 22, 2017, photo provided by U.S. Navy, U.S. Navy destroyer USS Stethem transits waters east of the Korean Peninsula during a photo exercise including the U.S. Navy and South Korean Navy during the Operation Foal Eagle. China’s foreign ministry is strongly protesting the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Stethem’s sailing within 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers) of tiny Triton island that is claimed by China, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Spokesman Lu Kang said China dispatched naval ships and fighter planes Sunday, July 2, 2017 to “warn off the U.S. vessel.” The U.S. Pacific Fleet had no comment on China's statement or specifics about the Stethem's operations. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kurtis A. Hatcher/U.S. Navy via AP)

Navy commander pleads guilty to obstructing ‘Fat Leonard’ investigation

In today’s Federal Newscast, Navy Cmdr. Bobby Pitts admits to helping Glen Defense Marine Asia CEO Leonard Francis during the investigation into the defense…

Federal Newscast

DoD seeks input on streamlining DFARS

Federal Newscast

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is targeting procurement rules in response to President Trump’s executive order to evaluate existing regulations and recommend their repeal, replacement or modification.