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Leopold Requests for Special Privileges Denied by Detention Center Authorities
No perks for former County Executive
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Former County Executive John R. Leopold
(Source: Anne Arundel County Detention Center)
(Source: Anne Arundel County Detention Center)
Terry Kokolis, superintendent of the county´s detention center facilities, said in a statement released Monday, that Leopold “has burdened staff with multiple special requests and needs that have not and will not be provided.“
Superintendent Kokolis said that rumors circulating about the convicted county executive getting special privileges an treatment are preposterous and simply untrue. Some of these rumors include Leopold having a recliner in his cell, the door to his cell being left unlocked and open, him being able to walk around at will.
Kokolis acknowledges that Leopold has made the following special requests:
“¢ An electric razor
“¢ Dental floss
“¢ An electric toothbrush
“¢ No cheese on his food
“¢ Cheerios with skim milk at breakfast
Superintendent Kokolis said that rumors circulating about the convicted county executive getting special privileges an treatment are preposterous and simply untrue. Some of these rumors include Leopold having a recliner in his cell, the door to his cell being left unlocked and open, him being able to walk around at will.
Kokolis acknowledges that Leopold has made the following special requests:
“¢ An electric razor
“¢ Dental floss
“¢ An electric toothbrush
“¢ No cheese on his food
“¢ Cheerios with skim milk at breakfast
These rumors and special requests reached the Office of County Executive Laura Neuman who asked her Chief of Staff, Dave Cordle to investigate this matter. Cordle met with Superintendent Kokolis who assured Cordle and County Executive Neuman that these rumors are far-fetched.
In response, County Executive Neuman issued a statement saying that Leopold “has been treated in the same custodial manner as his fellow inmates.“
Kokolis added that Leopold is on a low sodium, heart-healthy diet that about 10 percent of inmates are on. He also has two mattresses, which is common practice for inmates with back problems.
These rumors raise questions and discredit our facility, Kokolis said, "and that disturbs me".
In response, County Executive Neuman issued a statement saying that Leopold “has been treated in the same custodial manner as his fellow inmates.“
Kokolis added that Leopold is on a low sodium, heart-healthy diet that about 10 percent of inmates are on. He also has two mattresses, which is common practice for inmates with back problems.
These rumors raise questions and discredit our facility, Kokolis said, "and that disturbs me".
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