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New Jersey adopts strict sports betting rules for combat sports
The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) has introduced a new sports betting policy aimed at ensuring fairness and integrity in combative sports.
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AG's office identifies individuals in fatal police encounter in Guttenberg
The Attorney General's Office has disclosed the identities of the individuals involved in a fatal incident on November 12, 2024, in Guttenberg, Hudson County, New Jersey.
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Atlantic City casinos report decline in Q3 revenue and profits
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has released the third quarter 2024 gaming revenue results for Atlantic City's casino industry.
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NJ officials take legal action against start-up for defrauding investor
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced a civil enforcement action by the New Jersey Bureau of Securities against two individuals and their company, Bowmo, Inc., for allegedly defrauding a New Jersey investor.
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New Jersey reports mixed results in October gaming revenue
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has released the gaming revenue figures for October 2024.
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New Jersey launches youth competition against bias and discrimination
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced a new initiative, the No Hate in the Garden State Youth Competition, aimed at combating bias and discrimination in New Jersey.
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Grand jury decides no charges for police in fatal Manchester Township shooting
A state grand jury in New Jersey has decided not to press criminal charges against two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Shannon Rose, a resident of Manchester Township.
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Attorney General releases footage from non-fatal police shooting in Newark
The Attorney General's Office has released body-worn camera footage from a police-involved shooting that occurred on August 12, 2024, in Newark, New Jersey.
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Attorney General investigates fatal fall after police chase in Guttenberg
The Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is conducting an investigation into a death that followed a police encounter in Guttenberg, Hudson County, New Jersey.
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New Jersey forms task force to address rising residential burglaries
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin convened a meeting in Newark with law enforcement leaders from across New Jersey to discuss the application of newly enacted laws that increase penalties for residential burglaries.
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New Jersey settles with Dick's over illegal ammo magazine sales
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have reached a settlement with Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. regarding allegations that the retail chain unlawfully sold large capacity ammunition magazines (LCMs) into New...
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New Jersey AG sues gun stores over unlawful sales
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has initiated civil lawsuits against two licensed firearms retailers in New Jersey, accusing them of selling gun-related products to undercover investigators without verifying the buyers' legal eligibility to...
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States support FTC's move against noncompete agreements
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin of New Jersey and Attorney General Brian Schwalb of the District of Columbia have taken a leading role in defending the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) rule to eliminate noncompete clauses from employment...
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Attorney General's office identifies individuals in Haddon Township fatal shooting
The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability has disclosed the identities involved in a fatal shooting on November 3, 2024, in Haddon Township, Camden County, New Jersey.
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New Jersey launches initiative to educate community on restorative justice principles
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance (VIVA), has announced a partnership with the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD) to launch a community education initiative on...
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New office launched to improve policing standards across New Jersey
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced the establishment of the Office of Policing Strategy and Innovation (OPSI) within New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety.
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NJ urges redemption after GS Partners multistate securities settlement
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside the Division of Consumer Affairs and its Bureau of Securities, has called on New Jersey investors to reclaim funds invested with GS Partners following a resolution to a multistate securities...
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Attorney General investigates fatal police-involved shooting in Haddon Township
The Attorney General's Office is currently investigating a fatal shooting involving a police officer in Haddon Township, Camden County.
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New Jersey finds probable cause against housing provider over income requirements
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have issued a Finding of Probable Cause against Adoni Property Group, LLC, and Legacy Realty Group for allegedly violating the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).
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Monmouth County doctor loses license over fraud conviction; faces additional charges
The State Board of Medical Examiners has permanently revoked the medical license of Fazal Panezai, a cardiologist from Monmouth County.