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Leopold Pays $75K Fine for Misconduct in Office
The former Anne Arundel county executive spent 30 days in jail for forcing members of his security detail to perform campaign work and another county employee to empty his urinary catheter bag. Read »
Leopold Making Special Requests in Jail
The superintendent of the county's detention facilities says John Leopold "has burdened staff with multiple special requests and needs that have not and will not be provided." Read »
Leopold Gets 30 Days in Jail, 30 Days House Arrest
Former Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold was sentenced to two years in jail Thursday, with all but 60 days suspended. Read »
No Jail Time Recommended for Leopold
Leopold was convicted of two counts of misconduct in office for forcing his staff to do campaign work and perform personal errands like emptying his catheter bag. Read »
Anne Arundel Co. Exec. Guilty of Misconduct
Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold was found guilty of misconduct for using executive protection officers for political and campaign activities. Read »
Judge Dismisses Theft Charge in Leopold Case
However, Judge Dennis Sweeney is allowing several other charges to proceed at trial. Read »
County Exec's Lawyer Wants Misconduct Charge Tossed
An attorney for Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold is asking a judge to throw out the misconduct in office case against his client. Read »
Officer Testifies in Leopold Misconduct Trial
Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold is facing charges of misconduct in office Read »
Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Anne Arundel Co. Exec.
Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold is accused of using his security detail to have an affair. Read »
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