Former Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold’s latest challenge to his 2013 conviction for misconduct in office was rejected by a judge Tuesday. Leopold resigned in 2013 and spent 30 days in jail after a judge found him guilty of using ...

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The chairman of the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee said he will ask fellow Republicans to support a resolution that would call on elected members of the party to resign their public offices if they are convicted of a crime and incarcerated.

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ANNAPOLIS — Court officials say roughly 1,500 Maryland residents with misdemeanor convictions were wrongly taken of voter rolls over the last six years. The Capital reports that officials didn’t become aware until former Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold contacted ...

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A few government and politics headlines for Friday.

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ANNAPOLIS — Former Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold has paid a $75,000 fine for misconduct. The Capital of Annapolis reports that court records show Leopold paid the fine late last month. He resigned in February and served 30 days ...

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A few government and politics headlines for Wednesday.

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A few government and politics headlines for Thursday.

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ANNAPOLIS — Former Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold, released after serving 30 day in jail, reflected on his time there in an essay and poem he sent to a local newspaper. The essay, titled “A View from the County ...

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ANNAPOLIS — Former Anne Arundel County executive John Leopold is out of jail. Leopold served a 30-day sentence for misconduct in office. The Capital of Annapolis reports that Leopold left the Jennifer Road Detention Center Friday morning. Leopold still must ...

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ANNAPOLIS — Former Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold isn’t getting any special treatment while he serves 30 days in jail for misconduct in office. The Capital of Annapolis reports Leopold asked for skim milk and Cheerios for breakfast as ...

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