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478 | Craig Whitlock: The Story of "Fat Leonard" - How One Man Seduced and Corrupted the U.S. Navy

The Realignment

CHAPTER

The Cunning Tactics of 'Fat Leonard'

The chapter explores how a con man named Leonard Francis manipulated and corrupted the U.S. Navy in the 2000s through bribery, gifts, and intelligence gathering. Leonard exploited vulnerabilities to control Navy personnel, fostering a culture of unethical behavior among officers by normalizing extravagant parties and lavish gifts.

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