Leonard Glenn Francis, often referred to as ‘Fat Leonard,’ is back behind bars but remains a figure of considerable intrigue. Known for ensnaring numerous U.S. Navy officers through illicit favors, he recently shared his experiences and aspirations in a revealing conversation with The Post.
Francis, now dressed in an oversized tan prison outfit, sat down in a small visiting room in a secluded federal prison on California’s Pacific coast. Despite his sizeable frame squeezed into a tiny plastic chair, his demeanor was buoyant. He expressed a readiness to divulge his untold secrets.
On March 9, 2006, Francis was captured raising a toast with Navy Capt. David Newland, the 7th Fleet’s chief of staff, during an event in Singapore. This was a time when his lavish hospitality, funded through corruption, was at its zenith.
In this interview, Francis recounted his daring escape from justice and elaborated on his quest for a presidential pardon. His tales, steeped in deception and ambition, paint a complex picture of redemption sought amid past transgressions.