Virginia education program cuts for military families spark backlashVirginia lawmakers plan to reconvene to address controversial cuts to a tuition waiver program for military families.By Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury3 months ago
Coast Guard response to Key Bridge collapse reveals a strained serviceThe service works over 3.4 million square miles of Exclusive Economic Zones and defends a coastline longer than the border between the U.S. and Mexico.By Molly Weisner4 months ago
Feds dismiss charges against retired admiral in ‘Fat Leonard’ caseRetired Rear Adm. Bruce Loveless was indicted in 2017.By Geoff Ziezulewicz24 months ago
$40K offered for information leading to fugitive ‘Fat Leonard’Leonard Glenn Francis disappeared weeks before he was set to be sentenced for one of the largest bribery scandals in the nation’s military history.2 years ago
Senior Navy civilian convicted for taking port service company bribesThe case echoes that of "Fat Leonard" Glenn Francis, who remains on the lam.By Geoff Ziezulewicz2 years ago
‘Fat Leonard’ escape is latest twist in Navy bribery caseLeonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” pleaded guilty in 2015 to offering $500,000 in bribes to Navy officers.2 years ago
‘Fat Leonard,’ facing sentencing in bribery scandal, is on the lamLeonard Glenn Francis, former chief executive of Glenn Defense Marine Asia, pleaded guilty in 2015 to offering $500,000 in bribes to Navy officers.2 years ago
Coast Guard veteran held without bail in ID theft mysteryWalter Glenn Primrose and his wife have been charged with stealing identities of two dead children.2 years ago
Four former Navy officers convicted in ‘Fat Leonard’ bribery trialThe jury deadlocked and reached no verdict on charges against a fifth defendant, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.2 years ago
‘Fat Leonard’ bribery trial to expose pervasive problem, analysts sayThe case has centered around Leonard Glenn Francis who admitted in 2015 to offering $500,000 in bribes to Navy officers.3 years ago
Ex-Navy captain latest to plead guilty in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandalTwenty-nine defendants have pleaded guilty. The scheme cost the Navy some $35 million.3 years ago
‘Fat Leonard’ scandal brings another guilty plea from a Navy officerCmdr. Stephen Shedd pleaded guilty to bribery charges Wednesday, the U.S. Justice Department announced.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 years ago