"Prosecutor Misconduct Leads to Clearing of Four Former US Navy Officers in Fat Leonard Case"

Four former US Navy officers charged in the Fat Leonard bribery scandal were cleared of felony charges due to prosecutor misconduct. The judge described the prosecutors' conduct as "outrageous." The officers pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge with a $100 fine. The case is tied to the largest corruption case in US Navy history, costing the Navy millions of dollars. This marks a significant setback for the Justice Department, which has charged over 30 defendants in the scandal.