Leland town attorney says no crime in laptop dispute, but policy was violated | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV

Leland town attorney says no crime in laptop dispute, but policy was violated | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV

LELAND, N.C. (WECT) – The Leland town attorney has released a formal legal opinion finding that Councilmember Frank Pendleton did not break any laws when he directly contacted a vendor to try to speed up a laptop delivery, but that he did violate town procurement policy. The opinion, prepared by Town Attorney Stephen D. Coggins of Rountree Losee LLP, was requested by the Leland Town Council following a special meeting held Feb. 9. Coggins conclu…