SAN DIEGO — The nine Navy officers allegedly called themselves the "Band of Brothers," joined together in their loyalty to the military contractor known as "Fat Leonard" and the ribald lifestyle he offered in Southeast Asia ports.
But, with trial in the extensive bribery scandal drawing near, the brotherhood is breaking up.
Three of the nine have pleaded guilty in the case, the latest being former Cmdr. Stephen Shedd on Wednesday. A fourth, former Capt. Donald Hornbeck, is expected to do so next week.
