Latest "Leonard Glenn Francis" stories

Retired Navy captain sentenced in ‘Fat Leonard’ bribery scandal

Retired Capt. David Haas pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery in 2020.

8 months ago

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.

12 months ago

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.

12 months ago

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

12 months ago

Fat Leonard, fugitive in huge Navy bribery case, caught in Venezuela

The U.S. government faces an uphill challenge returning the fugitive back to American soil.

12 months ago

$40K offered for information leading to fugitive ‘Fat Leonard’

Leonard Glenn Francis disappeared weeks before he was set to be sentenced for one of the largest bribery scandals in the nation’s military history.

13 months ago