Felony convictions vacated for Navy officers in 'Fat Leonard' bribery scandal due to prosecutor misconduct

Four former Navy officers had their felony convictions vacated after pleading guilty to misdemeanors and paying a $100 fine each.
The officers were convicted of accepting bribes from defense contractor Leonard Francis, known as "Fat Leonard."
Prosecutors admitted to misconduct including lying, withholding evidence, and pressuring witnesses.
Over two dozen defendants have been convicted in the sprawling bribery case that cost the Navy tens of millions of dollars.
The vacated convictions marked a significant setback for federal prosecutors due to allegations of misconduct in the case.