Retired Navy Captain Sentenced for Accepting Bribes in `Fat Leonard' Scandal

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Retired Navy Captain Sentenced for Accepting Bribes in `Fat Leonard' Scandal
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A retired U.S. Navy captain was sentenced in San Diego federal court Thursday to two years and six months in federal prison for accepting bribes from foreign defense contractor Leonard Glenn “Fat Leonard” Francis.

A retired U.S. Navy captain was sentenced in San Diego federal court Thursday to two years and six months in federal prison for accepting bribes from foreign defense contractor Leonard Glenn"Fat Leonard" Francis.

Cantu later became"in charge of logistical sustainment to Navy ships operating in the Seventh Fleet," the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

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