Web of Corruption: Leonard Francis and the U.S. Navy

This chapter explores the rise of Glenn Defense Marine Enterprises and its founder, Leonard Francis, who skillfully built relationships within the U.S. Navy to secure lucrative contracts. Through extravagant dinners and manipulative tactics, Francis ingrained himself in the Navy's operations, ultimately leading to significant breaches of security and widespread corruption. The narrative reveals the alarming extent of insider threats posed by Navy officers colluding with foreign actors, highlighting the systemic vulnerabilities within military contracting.

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