Carl Snowden, Civil Rights Leader, Busted For Trace of Pot While Suing Indicted County Executiv

As longtime Maryland civil rights leader Carl Snowden pursues a planned lawsuit against Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold, he was charged Friday with marijuana possession.

Leopold was indicted last month on charges of misconduct in office relating to how he used his security detail, including allegations that he told police to keep dossiers on political enemies, including Snowden.

Snowden's lawyer, Cary Hansel, says Snowden intends to pursue a lawsuit under laws that permit residents harmed by government officials to seek compensation. Hansel said Saturday he intends to wait a week or two before actually filing the lawsuit. A letter he sent offers to settle for $20 million.
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