‘Fat Leonard,' Fugitive Defense Contractor Convicted in Navy Bribery Case, Arrested in Venezuela

Leonard Francis, a Malaysian defense contractor nicknamed "Fat Leonard" who orchestrated one of the largest bribery scandals in U.S. military history, had fled house arrest prior to his sentencing.

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National story. 46 articles from 30 sources. 28 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Sep 22, 2022.

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Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· Tucson, Moultrie Observer, +1 more
TucsonLean Left· Sep 22, 2022

Fugitive in massive Navy bribery case caught in Venezuela

Moultrie ObserverLean Left· Sep 22, 2022

Fugitive in massive Navy bribery case caught in Venezuela

Berkshire EagleLean Left· Sep 22, 2022

Fugitive in massive Navy bribery case caught in Venezuela

InsiderLean Left· Sep 22, 2022

Fugitive 'Fat Leonard' was captured at a Venezuela airport trying to flee to Russia after escaping house arrest

NPRLean Left· Sep 22, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

'Fat Leonard,' a fugitive in a massive Navy bribery case, has been caught in Venezuela

Portland Press HeraldLean Left· Sep 22, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

‘Fat Leonard’ caught in Venezuela after fleeing Navy bribery sentencing

NBC NewsLean Left· Sep 22, 2022

U.S. fugitive known as 'Fat Leonard' apprehended in Venezuela after weeks on the run

Center

16 sources
Digital JournalCenter· Sep 22, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

'Fat Leonard' fugitive in US Navy scandal captured in Venezuela

Ran by 4 outlets· 10TV Columbus, WHAS Louisville, +2 more
10TV ColumbusCenter· Sep 22, 2022

'Fat Leonard' arrested in Venezuela after fleeing San Diego ahead of sentencing

WHAS LouisvilleCenter· Sep 22, 2022

'Fat Leonard' arrested in Venezuela after fleeing San Diego ahead of sentencing

ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· Sep 22, 2022

'Fat Leonard' arrested in Venezuela after fleeing San Diego ahead of sentencing

CBS 8 San DiegoCenter· Sep 22, 2022

'Fat Leonard' arrested in Venezuela after fleeing San Diego ahead of sentencing

Ran by 4 outlets· Local News 8, ABC 17 Mid-Missouri, +2 more
Local News 8Center· Sep 22, 2022

Mastermind of Navy bribery scheme captured in Venezuela after escaping house arrest in San Diego

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· Sep 22, 2022

Mastermind of Navy bribery scheme captured in Venezuela after escaping house arrest in San Diego

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· Sep 22, 2022

Mastermind of Navy bribery scheme captured in Venezuela after escaping house arrest in San Diego

KVIA El PasoCenter· Sep 22, 2022

Mastermind of Navy bribery scheme captured in Venezuela after escaping house arrest in San Diego

KTVZ BendCenter· Sep 22, 2022

Mastermind of Navy bribery scheme captured in Venezuela after escaping house arrest in San Diego

Delaware Public MediaCenter· Sep 22, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

'Fat Leonard,' a fugitive in a massive Navy bribery case, has been caught in Venezuela

Ran by 6 outlets· NBC10 Philadelphia, NBC4 Washington, +4 more
NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Sep 22, 2022

‘Fat Leonard,' Fugitive Defense Contractor Convicted in Navy Bribery Case, Arrested in Venezuela

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Sep 22, 2022

‘Fat Leonard,' Fugitive Defense Contractor Convicted in Navy Bribery Case, Arrested in Venezuela

NBC New YorkLean Left· Sep 22, 2022

‘Fat Leonard,' Fugitive Defense Contractor Convicted in Navy Bribery Case, Arrested in Venezuela

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Sep 22, 2022

‘Fat Leonard,' Fugitive Defense Contractor Convicted in Navy Bribery Case, Arrested in Venezuela

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Sep 22, 2022

‘Fat Leonard,' Fugitive Defense Contractor Convicted in Navy Bribery Case, Arrested in Venezuela

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Sep 22, 2022

‘Fat Leonard,' Fugitive Defense Contractor Convicted in Navy Bribery Case, Arrested in Venezuela

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5 sources
New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· Sep 22, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

'Fat Leonard' caught in Venezuela after fleeing Navy bribery sentencing

Ran by 8 outlets across the spectrum· Winchester Star, MyNorthwest
Winchester StarLean Right· Sep 22, 2022

Fugitive in massive Navy bribery case caught in Venezuela

MyNorthwestLean Right· Sep 22, 2022

Fugitive in massive Navy bribery case caught in Venezuela

Just the NewsLean Right· Sep 22, 2022

Corruption ringleader 'Fat Leonard' arrested in Venezuela after escaping San Diego confinement

The Daily CallerRight· Sep 22, 2022

‘Fat Leonard’, Man Who Escaped House Arrest After Bribing Naval Officers With Hookers, Arrested In Venezuela

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Al JazeeraLean Left· Sep 22, 2022

‘Fat Leonard’ nabbed in Venezuela after fleeing US Navy trial

Center

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France 24Center· Sep 22, 2022· ran in 2 outlets

'Fat Leonard' fugitive in US Navy scandal captured in Venezuela

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