Purcellville vice mayor violated Conflict of Interest Act but can retain office, jury rules

A Loudoun County jury found the vice mayor of Purcellville violated Virginia’s Conflict of Interest Act and the town’s own policies and procedures but chose not to remove him from office. After hours of deliberation, the jury did not find evidence supporting accusations that Ben Nett violated Virginia’s  Freedom of Information Act, malfeasance of office nor personal financial gain. Prosecutors alleged Nett — a former Purcellville police officer and current vice mayor in the town — violated...