Attorney General Matthew Platkin
Recent News About Attorney General Matthew Platkin
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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).
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New Jersey AG announces action against firm over lending discrimination
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have taken enforcement action against Advance Funding Partners/Same Day Funding, a New Jersey business, for alleged violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination...
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Court blocks termination of teacher preparation grants
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has secured a temporary decision from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking the Trump Administration's termination of K-12 teacher preparation pipeline grants.
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New Jersey settles whistleblower lawsuit against insurance firms for over $500K
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that New Jersey has secured over $500,000 from International Fidelity Insurance Company (IFIC) and its parent company, I.A.T. Insurance Group (IAT), to settle a whistleblower lawsuit.
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New Jersey announces leadership changes in civil rights division
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced leadership changes within the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety.
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Court blocks Trump Administration's freeze on federal funds
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with a coalition of 22 other attorneys general, secured a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration's policy of freezing federal funds.
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Attorney General Platkin sues over mass layoffs affecting federal probationary workers
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with a coalition of 20 attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against several federal agencies.
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New Jersey joins lawsuit against Trump administration over teacher training program cuts
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced that New Jersey is joining California and Massachusetts in leading a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
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North Jersey opioid mill operation leads to indictment of 20 people
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice have announced a 53-count state grand jury indictment against 20 individuals allegedly involved in operating opioid mills in North Jersey.
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Attorneys general issue multistate guidance supporting school diversity initiatives
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside 14 other attorneys general, has released guidance aimed at helping educational institutions understand the legal framework surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA)...
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Nationwide injunction halts Trump Administration's plan to cut medical research funding
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, has secured a nationwide preliminary injunction in the case of Massachusetts v. NIH.
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Grand jury declines charges in fatal NJSP cyclist accident
A state grand jury has decided not to pursue criminal charges in the case involving the death of Raul L. Diaz, a cyclist from Long Valley, New Jersey.
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Newark officer charged with bribery for allegedly soliciting cash from local business
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), announced charges against a Newark code enforcement officer accused of soliciting bribes from a local business.
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Ocean County man faces serious charges for alleged human trafficking
An Ocean County man has been charged with human trafficking and related crimes, according to an announcement by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police.
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Attorneys general seek court intervention over FEMA funding freeze
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a second motion for enforcement against the Trump administration's freeze on federal funding.
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Former CFO charged with stealing millions from nonprofit aiding disabled adults
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced charges against Colleen Witten, the former chief financial officer and comptroller of a Burlington County-based not-for-profit organization.
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New Jersey releases consumer protection enforcement highlights for 2024
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs released details on consumer protection initiatives undertaken in 2024.
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Four plead guilty in connection with Pittsgrove shooting involving state police detective
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) have announced that four individuals have pleaded guilty in connection with a 2020 shooting incident involving a New Jersey State Police detective at...
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Attorney General Platkin announces appeal following Norcross decision
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced an appeal against a recent trial court decision concerning public corruption.