Latest "Fat Leonard"

Felony convictions of 5 retired officers dismissed in Fat Leonard case

A federal judge dismissed the felony convictions of five retired officers who'd admitted accepting bribes in one of the Navy’s biggest corruption cases.

19 months ago

This undated photo provided by the U.S. Marshals Service shows Leonard Francis.

‘Fat Leonard,’ fugitive in Navy bribery case, facing extradition to US

Convicted defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis is facing extradition to the United States as part of the Venezuelan prisoner swap.

By Lolita C. Baldor

24 months ago

Meet ‘Grazer,’ this year’s well-fed winner of Fat Bear Week

For now, after another successful season of munching, these bears are headed for a long winter’s nap.

By Molly Weisner

2 years ago

Who will be crowned ‘Ursa Major’ in this year’s Fat Bear Week?

In Washington, D.C., as in Katmai National Park, anything can happen. And a continuing resolution saved Fat Bear Week.

By Molly Weisner

2 years ago

Felony convictions vacated for 4 Navy officers in ‘Fat Leonard’ case

Felony convictions have been vacated for four Navy officers in a sprawling bribery scandal due to prosecutorial misconduct.

2 years ago

Retired Navy captain sentenced for role in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal

A federal judge sentenced Jesus V. Cantu to 30 months behind bars.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago