Fat Leonard #1: Paper Ships
Jul 7, 2022
Leonard Glenn Francis, infamously known as Fat Leonard, is a Malaysian businessman entangled in a major U.S. Navy bribery scandal. In a gripping conversation, he shares insights into his rise as a powerful military contractor and the lavish lifestyle that accompanied it. He recounts tales from his tumultuous childhood in Penang, navigating a world filled with corruption and high-stakes drama. Leonard reflects on the personal and systemic betrayals he faced, revealing the intricate connections between ambition, power, and morality in the shady underbelly of military operations.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
A Night of Secrets and Power Dynamics
01:35 • 1min
Extravagance and History: Lavish Parties at a Historic Hotel
03:02 • 2min
Chaos at Sea and Unseen Tragedies
05:08 • 2min
Aspirations of Power and Influence
07:37 • 5min
The Betrayal of Fat Leonard
12:23 • 11min
From Shadows to Power
23:17 • 13min
