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John Leopold Misconduct Trial

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Edgewater-Davidsonville Readers React to Leopold Verdict

Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold was found guilty on Tuesday of two counts of criminal misconduct in office.

Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold was found guilty of two counts of criminal misconduct in office on Tuesday and Edgewater-Davidsonville Patch readers have some strong reactions to the verdict.  Leopold faced a five-count grand jury indictment that included four counts of misconduct in office and one count of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary. Leopold has been suspended from his duties in office and Chief Administrative Officer John Hammond is now serving as acting Anne Arundel county executive until a more permanent decision is reached. Patch readers sounded off on the news on Edgewater-Davidsonville Pactch's Facebook page. Many voiced frustrations with Leopold and said he abused his executive powers. Here's a roundup…

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