Leonard Glenn Francis, also known as 'Fat Leonard,' is set to be sentenced next week following his involvement in one of the largest bribery and corruption scandals in U.S. military history. After a dramatic escape from custody and subsequent recapture, Francis will appear in U.S. District Court in San Diego on Tuesday, marking the culmination of an 11-year legal saga.
Francis, a Malaysian former defense contractor, stands accused of bribing hundreds of Navy officers over a span of more than two decades to obtain classified information. His illicit activities came to light in 2013 when he was caught in a sting operation, ultimately defrauding the U.S. government and taxpayers of at least $35 million.
