He was the man trusted to keep track of the money.
For nearly eight years, Maryland prosecutors say former mayor Bennard Cann instead misappropriated and embezzled funds while serving as treasurer for two organizations representing municipal leaders across the state and Prince George’s County.
Cann, 52, the former mayor of Morningside, was indicted on seven counts in connection with money belonging to the Maryland Mayors’ Association and Prince George’s County Municipal Association, State’s Attorney Tara Jackson announced on Friday, Oct. 2…