Trial begins in recall effort against Purcellville vice mayor

Trial to remove Purcellville vice mayor begins

The trial to decide whether Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett will be removed from office began April 20 in Loudoun County Circuit Court.

Civil trial underway to potentially remove Purcellville vice mayor

It’s never happened in the history of the commonwealth, but a civil trial is underway in Loudoun County to potentially remove an elected official from office by voter recall. Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett is accused of using his political position to personally benefit financially and also to retaliate against others. He maintains his innocence, but a group of voters gathered signatures to recall him from office. These things usually end ther…

Trial begins in recall effort against Purcellville vice mayor

An effort to remove Purcellville’s vice mayor is heading to trial Monday after delays linked to separate criminal cases involving town leadership.