Leopold is innocent until proven guilty. Isn't that what America is about? These allegations have been going on for sometime now. Let him have his day in court. If he is found guilty of a crime, then the County will need to follow the law on removal or discipline, or Leopold can offer his resignation.

He knows if he's guilty or not. If he's guilty, he should man up and accept the consequences now.

What's the saying? Innocent until proven guilty.

If politicians stepped down every time there was an accusation of wrong doing, we would be holding elections continuously .

He's a slimeball.......meet him once and he was all over my girlfriend at the time. He had his staff track her down and called her constantly.....It was only a matter of time his behavior caught up with him and I hope he gets what he deserves.....He is a typical polititican who thinks he's above the law and everyone else. What the county needs to do is cut the salaries of the executive & council members in half. This way people who truely have the best interest of the citizens will run for those positions. Good riddence to Leopold

Maryland Democrats are going after any and all MD Republicans in more ways than one. Hopefully they will use that same energy to eliminate the corrupt voting machines.

He is an embarrassment to the residents of this county and does not deserve to be our leader.

I agree people are innocent until proven guilty. But as Ryan said, Leopold knows he's guilty. Let's not waste time and money on a trial. Just resign so we can all move on.

Clinton didn't, so the bar is lowered. Deal with it. Maybe he shouldn't have been given a pass, huh?

Ah, the "BUT CLINTON!!!" defense - the refuge of the morally bankrupt. Too bad that it ignores the fact that he didn't do anything illegal.

The question is not "is he innocent," it remains, "should he step down?" I agree that he should have his day in court, however, I feel that at the very minimum he needs to address the constituents whom he represents with some sort of explaination. Simply pleading guilty and pretending like the multiple allegations are proposterous is not enough.

Leopold is clearly a perv regardless of the commission of a crime, and I'm not even talking about the parking lot sex. Making other grown men empty your urine? Come on....

My feeling is that this is nothing but a modern day witch hunt on the part of the FOP. I find it kind of interesting that all of the "charges" against him, with one exception, are "common law" charges (i.e., he is not alleged to have violated any statutes or codes). Is what he did wrong, immoral, stupid and disgusting (if it is proved to be true)? Absolutely. Whether or not it is illegal is another story entirely. There's already been many that have opined that the state's attorney is going to have a really hard time proving any of these charges. Proving common law charges is quite difficult. And, how on earth is the state's attorney going to prove that he stole Joanna Conti's campaign signs. He'll just claim that his driver (a cop) made up the story because of the poor relations between Leopold and the FOP. This is going to be a "He said, she said" case and Leopold will get the benefit of the doubt. No one has ever been convicted of stupidity or immorality. If it was illegal or immoral to have state/county staff doing "personal errands" for elected officials, then every Delegate/Senator in Annapolis that has ever sent their AA to fetch their lunch would be up on charges. Plus, "Who cares?" Did it affect his service to the citizens of the county...probably not. He's 1+ years into his term and will be term limited out. By the time that these charges go to trial, he'll be back in Hawaii in retirement. (sent from my iPhone)

I thought there was a process by which the County Executive could take a leave of absence while under investigation. That seems most appropriate, if found not guilty, then he could resume normal duties.

So when the federal indictments come down on O'Ma;lley before April will all of you demand he resign ?

Under our legal system of governemnt, he is entitled to his day in court, but the investigation and trial should also determine if there was any police coverup. Obviously, his appointed Chief was aware of what was going on from day one!

Diehard republican here. Scott, its at least 3 drivers so no he said she said. Unless you beleive 3 cops would perjure themselves for an "FOP wich hunt". The ussue at hand here is his sociopathic ego. He thinks he can do waht he wants, treat people like disposable diapers and rule with a roual fiat. Well, hes learning that this isnt an absolute monarchy and his BS is so thin now even his toadies are scrambling to get away, one dead and two testifying against him come the day. HE HAS TO GO!!!!!!!

There was enough evidence to indict him, therefore there it is reasonable to ask to him if he will resign and save the taxpayers the time and money. If he chooses not to then he is either innocent, thinks he won't convicted or just the egotistical man a lot of folks think he is.

Two things to remember:
1. There is no defense at a grand jury - it is run by the prosecutor.
2. He hasn't been convicted, except in the press/rumor mill.

Scott, there is no states attorney involvement. This is handled by the State Proescutors Office and they have an EXCELLENT track record. Leopold is in the big leagues now, no local politics he can influence. I also find it very concerning that you would look at this situation and not be offended and upset as a tax payer. Additionally, by your comments it is clear that you do not understand the process or the seriousness of the charges. These are not simply "common law" charges. And lets not forget, this guy is already on trial in the civil arena for the alleged sexual harrassment charges.

And just to end, do you really believe the Anne Arundel County Fraternal Police union have enough power to get the STATE prosectors office to do a year long investigation and get the idiot indicted? Dont let the "R" behind his name blind you, I have an "R" and even I can see whats going on. Open your eyes Scott!

Leopold Needs To RESIGN

I am a long-time resident of the county and it shames me to admit that I live somewhere where this guy is the leader. Our families deserve better.

THIS IS MARYLAND ALL YOU DEMOCRATS SHOULD JUST SHUT UP AND LET HIM HAVE HIS DAY IN COURT . HOW CAN YOU EVEN HONESTLY BRING UP RESIGNATION WHEN YOUR REPRESENTATIVES HAVE ALLOWED CURRIE TO STAY IN OFFICE?
(I meant it to be in caps Hypocrites )

Can't understand why they would Indict him without good, solid evidence...
He's not going to step down, he's not that person....
Is he Guilty? I believe so because I have heard of some of his antics first hand. Will justice be served... we will see, as one of you said his terms will be over by the time it all gets resolved. Thank God for Karma...

I have been watching Mr Leopold for some time and except for women problems all I see is a man who really stands up for the people of AA Cnty....If you look at what he as done except for his women problems he really fights for us....IE. fairness when it comes to immigration, property taxes, septic problems, school problems and it goes on and on......he has to go by the rules of the land and office so we have to tighten his reigns and let him do the work he has been doing....if he can't do that then he will have to leave and he should hang his head in shame....he as done this to himself.....no one has done this to him...

We have not heard his side of this yet., so how dare we judge him.

I am intelligent enough to know that what is Legal does not always mean it is Right.

Let us see what the court decides.