'Fat Leonard' Jailed for 15 Years in Navy Bribery Scandal

Malaysian businessman Leonard Glenn Francis, known as "Fat Leonard," has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a major US Navy corruption scandal. Francis, who pleaded guilty in 2015 to bribing Navy officials for classified information and overcharging the Navy $35 million, was also fined $150,000 and ordered to pay $20 million in restitution. His company, Glenn Defense Marine Asia, received a $36 million fine and five years probation. The scandal, which involved extensive cooperation from Francis, has significantly impacted trust in Navy leadership.