Leonard Glenn Francis, known as ‘Fat Leonard,’ has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his pivotal role in the U.S. Navy’s largest bribery scandal. After evading a 2022 sentencing hearing, he was recaptured and admitted to bribing Navy officials with cash, luxury services, and classified information, costing the Navy approximately $35 million. He faces a $150,000 fine and a $20 million restitution payment, while his company was placed on probation and fined $36 million. U.S. officials stated his actions severely damaged trust within the Navy and highlighted extensive corruption.