Venezuela Extradites 'Fat Leonard' to the US in Prisoner Swap
TL;DR
Venezuelan government has turned over Leonard Glenn Francis, also known as 'Fat Leonard,' to the U.S. Francis, a Malaysian citizen, had escaped U.S. custody before his sentencing in a major military corruption scandal. His return was part of a prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Venezuela.
- Who is 'Fat Leonard,' the fugitive Venezuela turned over to the U.S.? The Washington Post
- Oakland man released by Venezuelan in prisoner swap with US KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
- US, Venezuela swap prisoners: Maduro ally for 10 Americans, plus fugitive contractor 'Fat Leonard' The Associated Press
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