Navy Contractor Bribery

'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind bribery scheme, sentenced to 15 years

Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S.

Contractor Who Defrauded Navy of Millions and Fled Gets 15 Years in Prison

Leonard Glenn Francis, known as Fat Leonard, bribed Navy officials with cash and luxury goods in exchange for over $30 million in contracts for his business, officials said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

"Fat Leonard" sentenced to 15 years in massive Navy bribery case

Leonard Glenn Francis, known as "Fat Leonard," masterminded an unprecedented bribery and fraud scheme targeting the U.S. Navy.

US jails Fat Leonard in Navy's biggest bribery scandal

The businessman had previously pleaded guilty to bribing senior officials with cash and sex parties.

Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military

German authorities have arrested an American man they say tried to pass intelligence to China after working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. military.

Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged $250mn bribery scheme

Prosecutors accuse tycoon and others of lying to investors and offering millions in bribes to land lucrative contracts

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Thales Faces Bribery, Corruption Probe

Thales shares fell after French and British authorities launched a joint investigation into suspected bribery and corruption at the aerospace and defense group.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

UK fraud agency opens bribery investigation of Thales

Probe of defence group will be jointly conducted with France’s Parquet National Financier

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Navy apologies for destroying Alaska Native village in 1882

The U.S. Navy issued an apology Saturday for destroying an Alaska Native village nearly 150 years ago. The 1882 attack in Angoon killed six children and caused such dire food shortages that ...

A look at a Navy submarine designed with women in mind

The USS New Jersey is one of the newest submarines to join the U.S. Naval fleet. It's the first Navy submarine designed with women in mind, and it boasts a crew that includes 40 women sailors. ...

Russian bribery seeks to skew Moldova’s presidential run-off

Officials estimate $100mn spent by Moscow as second round follows upset last month for pro-EU president Maia Sandu

Business - Financial Times - November 3

'Fat Leonard' Francis sentenced to 15 years in massive military bribery scandal

Former Navy contractor Leonard Francis, also known as "Fat Leonard," the mastermind of one of the largest U.S. military bribery scandals, was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for his role in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Jackson mayor and other local Mississippi officials accused of bribery

The mayor of Mississippi’s capital said Thursday “he will continue to handle the business of the city,” after he pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged bribery scheme that has also led ...

Federal bribery investigation is another blow for Mississippi's embattled capital

Political observers say Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba's indictment could intensify a long-running battle between city Democrats and Mississippi Republicans.

Comcast's cable network spinoff may be a signal to the media industry for necessary change

Comcast may be proceeding with a transaction as a signal to the rest of the media industry that consolidation is necessary.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in New York with massive fraud, bribery scheme

Gautam Adani and others are accused in the New York indictment of paying Indian government officials $250 million to secure solar energy supply contracts.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged $250m bribery plot

Indian chair of Adani Group, worth about $85bn, accused of agreeing to pay bribes to obtain solar energy contracts. Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest men, has been indicted in New York over ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

India's 2nd-wealthiest person charged by U.S. in $250 million bribery scheme

U.S. prosecutors have charged Gautam Adani, India’s second-richest person, with fraud over accusations that he and several alleged co-conspirators sought to pay $250 million in bribes to Indian ...

US Charges Gautam Adani With Fraud Over Bribery Scheme

Gautam Adani and his associates were accused of paying more than $250 million in bribes to obtain lucrative solar energy contracts.

Tech - The New York Times - 2 days ago

U.S. indicts Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in $265 million bribery scheme

Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest people, is accused of concealing that a solar energy project was being facilitated by an alleged $265 million bribery scheme.

Adani Group slams 'baseless' New York fraud and bribery charges

India's Adani Group has denied allegations of bribery and fraud made by U.S. authorities in relation to the group's chair Gautam Adani.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

US charges Indian billionaire Adani over alleged $250m bribery scheme

The Adani Group has denied the allegations of bribery and fraud, calling them "baseless".

Bribery Charges Against Gautam Adani Strike at Heart of Modi’s India

The U.S. indictment names Gautam Adani, one of India’s richest businessmen, but it points to an even bigger target: how business is done there.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Who is Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire charged in the US over bribery plot?

Adani, widely regarded as one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in India, has close ties to Modi’s government. Gautam Adani is widely regarded as one of the most powerful men in India, as ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

$20bn wiped off Adani corporate empire after bribery charges

US corruption charges against one of India’s richest men sent shares in his businesses reeling

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

UK and France open bribery and corruption probe into French defense firm Thales

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

FirstFT: Trump picks Pam Bondi as US attorney-general after Gaetz withdraws

Also in today’s newsletter, McKinsey closes in on $600mn opioid settlement, and why the lesbian pay premium is narrowing

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Why Army and Navy Football Teams Could Clash Twice This Year

Both teams are in the college football playoff contention, setting up to a unique scheduling quirk.

Sports - The New York Times - October 26

Wide Receiver Winston Watkins Honored as a 2025 Navy All-American

Wide receiver Winston Watkins (Venice, Florida/ Venice High School) was officially honored as a 2025 Navy All-American by America’s Navy and NBC Sports representatives during a live jersey ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

College football scores, results: Texas A&M takes SEC lead

Get live updates, highlights, stats and analysis on Saturday's action all day long.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Navy issues apology for destroying Alaska Native village in 1882

The attack on Angoon was one of a series of conflicts between the American military and Alaska Natives in the years after the U.S. bought the territory from Russia in 1867.

Huntington Ingalls' Shares Tumble on Outlook Cut, Navy Contract Delay

The biggest U.S. military shipbuilder pulled its five-year free cash-flow forecast amid uncertainty about a submarine contract, supply-chain disruption and the loss of experienced workers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Philippine forces retake an island in mock combat as China's navy watches

Philippine forces have staged drills that included seizing an island in the South China Sea as Chinese navy ships kept watch from a distance

World - ABC News - November 7

Navy fires head of Leadership and Ethics Command San Diego

The head of the Navy’s Leadership and Ethics Command (NLEC) San Diego was fired Wednesday over a “loss of confidence” in his ability to command, according to a service statement. Capt. Lester Brown ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Submarine designed with women in mind joins U.S. Navy fleet

The USS New Jersey was the first submarine in the U.S. Navy's fleet designed specifically with women in mind.

Latest in Navy Contractor Bribery

'Fat Leonard,' Navy contractor behind bribery scheme, sentenced to 15 years

Contractor Who Defrauded Navy of Millions and Fled Gets 15 Years in Prison

"Fat Leonard" sentenced to 15 years in massive Navy bribery case

US jails Fat Leonard in Navy's biggest bribery scandal

Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military

Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged $250mn bribery scheme

Thales Faces Bribery, Corruption Probe

UK fraud agency opens bribery investigation of Thales

Navy apologies for destroying Alaska Native village in 1882

A look at a Navy submarine designed with women in mind

Russian bribery seeks to skew Moldova’s presidential run-off

'Fat Leonard' Francis sentenced to 15 years in massive military bribery scandal

Jackson mayor and other local Mississippi officials accused of bribery

Federal bribery investigation is another blow for Mississippi's embattled capital

Comcast's cable network spinoff may be a signal to the media industry for necessary change

Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in New York with massive fraud, bribery scheme

Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in US over alleged $250m bribery plot

India's 2nd-wealthiest person charged by U.S. in $250 million bribery scheme

US Charges Gautam Adani With Fraud Over Bribery Scheme

U.S. indicts Indian billionaire Gautam Adani in $265 million bribery scheme

Adani Group slams 'baseless' New York fraud and bribery charges

US charges Indian billionaire Adani over alleged $250m bribery scheme

Bribery Charges Against Gautam Adani Strike at Heart of Modi’s India

Who is Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire charged in the US over bribery plot?

$20bn wiped off Adani corporate empire after bribery charges

UK and France open bribery and corruption probe into French defense firm Thales

FirstFT: Trump picks Pam Bondi as US attorney-general after Gaetz withdraws

Why Army and Navy Football Teams Could Clash Twice This Year

Wide Receiver Winston Watkins Honored as a 2025 Navy All-American

College football scores, results: Texas A&M takes SEC lead

Navy issues apology for destroying Alaska Native village in 1882

Huntington Ingalls' Shares Tumble on Outlook Cut, Navy Contract Delay

Philippine forces retake an island in mock combat as China's navy watches

Navy fires head of Leadership and Ethics Command San Diego

Submarine designed with women in mind joins U.S. Navy fleet

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