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    "Purcellville Police Department will remain funded through 2026 after outrage at town council meeting"
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  "textContent": "Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett was found in violation of policy and procedures and conflict of interest regulations by a jury in a civil case. He was cleared on the remaining charges.\n\nA jury began deliberating Monday morning in a civil case against Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett following a five-day trial.\n\nNett was facing five allegations, including claims that he used his position for personal gain. Nett was cleared on FOIA, retaliation and malfeasance allegations.\n\nThe jury opted to not remove Nett from office – for now.\n\nGovernor Abigail Spanberger recently signed emergency legislation that could allow for Nett’s temporary suspension.\n\nA judge has scheduled a hearing on that matter for May 7.\n\nNett was accused of misconduct connected to efforts to dismantle the town’s police department during a multimillion‑dollar budget shortfall.\n\nBoth Nett and Purcellville Town Manager Kwasi Frasier were arrested last summer with Nett facing multiple counts tied to bid rigging and conspiracy, along with charges alleging violations of Virginia’s Criminal Information Network.\n\nREAD MORE: Purcellville Police Department will remain funded through 2026 after outrage at town council meeting\n\nNett previously served as a Purcellville police officer.",
  "title": "Jury finds Purcellville vice mayor violated policy, keeps him in office"
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