Attorney General Matthew Platkin
Recent News About Attorney General Matthew Platkin
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Former corrections officer sentenced for aggravated assault in New Jersey
A former New Jersey Department of Corrections officer has been sentenced to three years in state prison for aggravated assault.
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New Jersey introduces measures to aid police interactions with autistic residents
Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and Acting Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Latrecia Littles-Floyd have introduced initiatives to assist law enforcement in interacting with individuals...
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Youth boxing programs in NJ cities receive $130K funding boost
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside New Jersey State Athletic Control Board Commissioner Larry Hazzard, Sr., announced additional funding for youth boxing programs in Trenton and Atlantic City.
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State attorneys general challenge attempts to dismantle consumer protection bureau
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New York Attorney General Letitia James are leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general in opposing efforts by the Trump Administration and Elon Musk to defund and dismantle the Consumer Financial...
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Ocean County residents face indictment over weapons and drug charges
Two Ocean County residents, George Garulle and Dana Restaino, have been indicted on charges related to illegal firearms and drug offenses.
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New Jersey reports slight dip in total gaming revenue for January 2025
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has released the gaming revenue results for January 2025.
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Attorneys general challenge Trump's ban on transgender military service
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has aligned with a coalition of 20 state attorneys general to file an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit against President Trump's executive order that bans transgender individuals from serving in the...
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Grand jury decides no charges against officer in fatal NJ car crash
A state grand jury in New Jersey has decided not to press criminal charges against Elizabeth Police Officer Michael White.
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Federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with attorneys general from 13 states and the City of San Francisco, has released a statement following a federal judge's decision to grant a preliminary injunction against President Trump's...
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Suspended police chief convicted of misconduct and assault
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced the conviction of suspended Manville Police Chief Thomas Herbst.
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New Jersey sees 19% rise in Super Bowl betting
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) have released preliminary data on wagering for Super Bowl LIX, which took place on February 9, 2025.
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Court orders restoration of frozen federal funds blocked by Trump Administration
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has issued a statement following the District of Rhode Island's decision to enforce an earlier court order.
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New Jersey takes action against housing discrimination related to rental assistance
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced enforcement actions in 20 cases of alleged housing discrimination in New Jersey.
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State attorneys general sue over cuts to medical research funding
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside 21 other state attorneys general, has initiated legal action against the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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State attorneys general oppose Trump's federal buyout plan
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in opposition to the Trump administration's federal "buyout" plan, known as the "Fork in the Road" directive.
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Ex-Clark mayor sentenced for misuse of town resources
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) have announced the sentencing of Salvatore Bonaccorso, the former mayor of Clark Township.
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Coalition sues Trump administration over data access granted to Elon Musk
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
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Platkin leads coalition against Trump's federal fund freezes
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with attorneys general from 22 other states, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in the ongoing case New York v. Trump.
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Coalition challenges Treasury's data access granted to Elon Musk
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with a coalition of 13 other attorneys general, has issued a statement concerning the U.S. Department of the Treasury's decision to grant Elon Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency"...
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Tri-state AGs demand refunds over Optimum's MSG channel blackout
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, alongside New York Attorney General Letitia James and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, is pressing for automatic refunds for Optimum customers affected by blackouts of MSG Networks.