Judge Overturns Felony Convictions of 5 Retired Military Officers in Navy Bribery Scandal

Dismissals requested by the government due to prosecutorial errors; officers admit to lesser charges

Five retired officers had admitted to accepting bribes from contractor Leonard Francis.
The dismissals mark another setback in the long-running Navy corruption case.
Prosecutors cited withheld information and other errors as reasons for the dismissals.
Leonard Francis, the central figure in the scandal, awaits sentencing after a dramatic escape and recapture.
The case has involved dozens of military officials and millions of dollars in fraudulent activities.