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Last friday, I was interviewed by Fox 45 here in Baltimore concerning the recent trial of Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon.
Specifically, the question posed to me was whether Mayor Dixon's recent conviction will result in her having to step down from office. My response was not necessarily, for two reasons. First, the conduct the Mayor was convicted of occurred not while she was Mayor, but actually while she was President of the City Council. Secondarily, IF, when she is sentenced, the Mayor receives what is known as Probation Before Judgment (which is not deemed a conviction under Maryland law), she may not be forced from office, as the section of the Maryland Constitution governing the removal of a public official from office requires a "conviction" as a predicate to removal. Needless to say, I'm sure we haven't heard the last about the Mayor Dixon case. Keep it tuned here for further developments. |
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