Attorney General Matthew Platkin
Recent News About Attorney General Matthew Platkin
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Attorney General Platkin files lawsuit over termination of public health funding
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with representatives from 23 states and the District of Columbia, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
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New Jersey initiates crackdown on distracted driving with $1 million campaign
The Attorney General of New Jersey, Matthew J. Platkin, in collaboration with the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS), has announced a new initiative aimed at tackling distracted driving.
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State attorneys general urge Trump Administration to uphold veterans' abortion care rule
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has taken action alongside attorneys general from five other states, expressing concerns over a potential rollback of abortion care for veterans and their families.
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DCF employee faces charges for allegedly sharing confidential case information
An employee of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) faces criminal charges for allegedly accepting illegal payments to share confidential information.
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Attorney General Platkin encourages checking eligibility for settlement claims in drug pricing case
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin of New Jersey urges residents to determine their eligibility for compensation related to purchases of particular generic drugs.
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New Jersey authorities arrest two in child sexual abuse materials investigation
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), announced two arrests this week related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) offenses.
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New Jersey launches online portal for reporting elder financial abuse
The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has introduced an online portal to enhance the reporting of suspected financial abuse targeting elderly and vulnerable adults.
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Supreme Court backs federal ghost gun regulation amid support from state attorneys general
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has expressed approval of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Garland v. VanDerStok, which supports federal regulations on ghost guns.
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New Jersey investors urged to file refund claims against GS Partners by May deadline
The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has announced that investors in the state have until May 22, 2025, to file claims for refunds from GS Partners.
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Attorneys general challenge Trump's plan to dismantle Department of Education
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration's plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
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New Jersey AG announces probable cause finding against landlord over income requirement
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced a Finding of Probable Cause against Highland Living LLC, the owner of an apartment complex in Highland Park, New Jersey.
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Former NJ investigator indicted over alleged misconduct involving crime victims
A former investigator for the New Jersey Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) has been indicted by a state grand jury in Trenton.
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New Jersey sees significant drop in juvenile crime rates following reform initiatives
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Youth Justice Commission (YJC) have released reports detailing trends in youth justice, highlighting a decline in youth involvement in the justice system and improved public safety.
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Firearms retailer settles lawsuit over illegal sales without buyer verification
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced a settlement in a civil lawsuit against Point Blank Guns and Ammo LLC, a firearms retailer accused of selling gun-related products to undercover investigators without verifying their legal...
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New Jersey reports mixed results in gaming revenue for February
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has released the gaming revenue figures for February 2025.
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New Jersey reaches agreement to improve processing times for expungements
Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), and the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) have announced an agreement in principle aimed at improving the expungement process for certain low-level...
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Atlantic County man sentenced for providing drugs leading to teens' deaths
An Atlantic County man, Elias Santiago, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for providing fentanyl that led to the fatal overdoses of two teenagers.
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Attorneys general sue Trump Administration over plans to dismantle Department of Education
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump Administration.
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Suspended Bergen County prosecutor's office lieutenant indicted on drug tampering charges
A state grand jury has indicted a suspended lieutenant from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, Kevin T. Matthew, for allegedly tampering with drug evidence and engaging in financial crimes.
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New Jersey corrections officer charged with selling state-owned ammunition
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA) have announced criminal charges against Timothy Morris, a lieutenant in the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC).