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The man who had been a lead contender to become landlord to the city of New London’s government offices has been charged with felony larceny and environmental violations.

Jason Julian has been accused of illegal dumping and providing kickbacks to town officials in Fairfield, according to The Day.

The city of New London had been in negotiations with Julian to sign a $19 million, 25-year lease for space in his 6 Shaw’s Cove office building. The city abruptly terminated negotiations last month due to questions that arose in the vetting process, The Day reports.