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- "Fat Leonard" mastermind behind largest corruption scandal in US military history sentenced to 15 years
- Leonard Glenn Francis bribed Navy officials with luxury travel, prostitutes, and more in exchange for classified information
- Over 30 people have been charged in connection to the scandal
- Francis cooperated with authorities and provided evidence against other defendants in exchange for a reduced sentence
- The judge commended Francis for his cooperation but still sentenced him to 15 years in prison Tone: Serious and informative
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'Fat Leonard' Mastermind Behind Largest Corruption Scandal In US Military History Sentenced To 15 Years
Former military defense contractor Leonard Glenn Francis, aka "Fat Leonard," was sentenced for masterminding one of the biggest bribery and corruption scandals in U.S. military history.
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