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Felony convictions have been vacated for four Navy officers in a sprawling bribery scandal due to prosecutorial misconduct. U.S. District Judge Janis Sammartino on Wednesday called the misconduct “outrageous” and

U.S. District Judge Janis Sammartino called the misconduct “outrageous” and agreed to allow the four men to plead guilty to a misdemeanor and pay a $100 fine each.

Felony convictions have been vacated for four Navy officers in a sprawling bribery scandal due to prosecutorial misconduct

Leonard Francis, nicknamed "Fat Leonard," admitted to buying off dozens of officers with booze, sex, lavish parties and gifts. Prosecutors say he bilked the Navy out of more than $35 million.

The four officers were convicted in one of the worst bribery cases in recent history for the Navy that centered around a defense contractor nicknamed Fat Leonard.

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The felony convictions of four former U.S. Navy officers tied to the infamous "Fat Leonard" military corruption scandal were vacated Wednesday after a California judge admonished the government for "outrageous" prosecutorial misconduct.

The felony convictions of four former Navy officers in one of the worst bribery cases in the maritime branch's history were vacated Wednesday due to

The felony convictions of four former Navy officers in one of the worst bribery cases in the maritime branch’s history were vacated Wednesday following allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, the latest setback to the government’s yearslong efforts in going after dozens of military officials tied to a defense contractor nicknamed Fat Leonard. U.S. District Judge Janis…

A judge called the misconduct 'outrageous' as she vacated the officers' convictions and instead sentenced them to just $100 fines on misdemeanor charges