A COUNCIL leader has walked free from court after facing trial for benefit fraud.
Milan Radulovic, who has been Labour leader of Broxtowe Borough Council since the last elections in May, was charged in January with falsely claiming £45,511 in incapacity benefit.
However, at a hearing at Nottingham Crown Court today, the prosecution said it was not going to pursue the case.
Speaking outside of court, Mr Radulovic said: "I'm relieved that I have been vindicated and that the judge said there is no stain on my character."
Milan Radulovic, who has been Labour leader of Broxtowe Borough Council since the last elections in May, was charged in January with falsely claiming £45,511 in incapacity benefit.
However, at a hearing at Nottingham Crown Court today, the prosecution said it was not going to pursue the case.
Speaking outside of court, Mr Radulovic said: "I'm relieved that I have been vindicated and that the judge said there is no stain on my character."
