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District Heights Mayor Eddie Martin Convicted Of Misconduct In Office

DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. (WJZ) -- The Mayor of District Heights in Prince George's County was convicted of misconduct in office Wednesday.

Prosecutors say Mayor Eddie Martin used city money to purchase about $50,000 worth of fireworks.

While saying the fireworks were to be used by the city, Martin gave them to a friend for his personal use.

Martin will be sentenced in December.

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