The Brief
- A jury is deliberating in a civil case against Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett over allegations he used his position for personal gain.
- Nett faces multiple misconduct claims tied to efforts to dismantle the town’s police department and prior criminal charges.
- The outcome could impact his future in office, with a separate hearing on possible suspension set for May 7.
PURCELLVILLE, Va. – A jury is now deliberating in a case that could determine the future of Purcellville’s vice mayor, as officials weigh allegations that he used his position for personal gain. The outcome could potentially lead to his removal from office.
What we know:
Jury deliberations are underway in a civil case against Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett following a five-day trial. The jury began deliberating at 9:30 a.m.…