Navy suspends Fat Leonard amid scandal over sex assault allegations.
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Fat Leonard seeks new lawyers ahead of sentencing after declining by Navy's ethics committee.
The Navy's Fat Leonard case has hit yet another hurdle as his new lawyers appear to be uninterested in taking on the case ahead of his upcoming sentencing. According to reports, Leonard's lawyers have declined to represent him in light of the recent allegations against him that have resulted in the Navy firing him from his position.
This development comes just days after the Navy suspended Leonard for violating its ethical standards and regulations due to the scandal surrounding his alleged sexual misconduct with a subordinate. The decision by the Navy to suspend Leonard without pay appears to be a result of the continued backlash against him following the Navy's investigation into his behavior.
Leonard's new attorneys will now have until February 15th to make their decision regarding whether or not they will take on the case. If they do decide to represent him, it could potentially impact the outcome of the trial and the sentence he receives when he goes to court.
Despite this setback, it remains unclear what type of legal action may be taken against Leonard should he remain unable to secure representation. However, it is important to note that the Navy's handling of the case has been criticized by many within the military community and beyond, including some who feel that Leonard was unfairly treated.
Overall, the news that Leonard's new attorneys are not interested in taking on his case is just one more sign of the continued controversy surrounding him. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and what steps will be taken next in the case.
