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A former Kent council leader has been found guilty of four charges of misconduct in a public office.A former Kent council leader has been found guilty of four charges of misconduct in a public office.
Maurice "Sandy" Ezekiel was convicted of using inside information to buy two Kent properties following a trial at Maidstone Crown Court. Maurice "Sandy" Ezekiel, 59, was convicted of using inside information to buy two Kent properties following a trial at Maidstone Crown Court.
The 59-year-old, of Crow Hill, Broadstairs, served as Tory leader of Thanet District Council in Kent for seven years between 2003 and 2010. Ezekiel, of Crow Hill, Broadstairs, was Tory leader of Thanet District Council for seven years between 2003 and 2010.
He had denied the charges. Co-defendant Phillip Emanuel, 64, from Margate, was found guilty of aiding and abetting misconduct.
The jury has yet to return a verdict on co-defendant, Phillip Emanuel, 64, from Margate, who is accused of aiding and abetting misconduct. Sentencing of both men is due to take place later.