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New Jersey sues TransCare for driver misclassification under state labor laws
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo have initiated legal action against TransCare, LLC, a medical transport company.
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Correctional officers indicted over inmate assault at New Jersey youth facility
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) have announced that a state grand jury has indicted six correctional police officers for their alleged involvement in the assault of an inmate at the...
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New Jersey officials urge driver caution during Halloween festivities
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety are urging drivers in New Jersey to exercise extra caution on Halloween to ensure the safety of trick-or-treaters.
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New Jersey investigates Republic First Bank for alleged mortgage discrimination
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have released a report detailing findings from a multi-year investigation into Republic First Bank's alleged unlawful mortgage redlining practices in New Jersey.
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New Jersey sees success at Breeders Crown with record wagers
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Racing Commission have released the results from the recent Breeders Crown event held at the Meadowlands.
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Juvenile justice officers charged with sexual assault at New Jersey facility
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice have announced charges against two senior corrections officers from the Juvenile Justice Commission.
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New leaders appointed to New Jersey's anti-corruption bureau
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced the appointment of Eric L. Gibson and Jeffrey J. Manis as co-directors of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability's (OPIA) Corruption Bureau.
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Cari Fais confirmed as director of NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced the confirmation of Cari Fais as the Director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
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Attorney General releases footage from fatal Franklin Borough crash investigation
The Attorney General's Office has released video footage and 911 calls related to a fatal car crash that occurred on May 27, 2024, in Franklin Borough, New Jersey.
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Grand jury declines charges against Cranford officers in fatal shooting incident
A state grand jury has decided not to file criminal charges in the case involving the death of Kevin Harlfinger, a 40-year-old resident of Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
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Attorney General Platkin addresses alleged antisemitic remarks by Lt. Colonel Kilcomons
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has addressed allegations of antisemitic remarks made by Lt.
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New Jersey announces measures for secure voting process during 2024 general election
Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and Laurie Doran, Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP), have outlined measures to ensure a secure 2024 General Election in New Jersey. The state is focusing on transparency and safety with initiatives like the Division of Elections Voter Information project and the Department of Law and Public Safety’s Voter Protection Initiative.
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Former NJ state trooper sentenced for assaulting handcuffed woman
The former New Jersey State Police trooper, Nicolas Hogan, was sentenced for assaulting a handcuffed woman in September 2022. The incident occurred in Cumberland County when Hogan punched the victim while holding a metal flashlight. The sentencing took place on September 30, 2024, by Judge Joseph M. Chiarello in New Jersey Superior Court.
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New Jersey files lawsuits targeting environmental law violations in overburdened communities
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette have announced the filing of four lawsuits and one settlement to enforce environmental laws in communities deemed overburdened under New Jersey's Environmental Justice Law. These areas are characterized by significant low-income, minority, and/or limited English proficiency populations.
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Officer and civilian identified in fatal Pemberton Township shooting
The Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) has released the identities of those involved in a fatal shooting that occurred on October 19, 2024, in Pemberton Township, New Jersey. The deceased individual has been identified as Marvin Taylor, 57, from Browns Mills, New Jersey.
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Attorney General investigates fatal police encounter in Pemberton Township
The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is conducting an investigation into a fatal police-involved shooting that took place on October 19, 2024, in the Browns Mills area of Pemberton Township, New Jersey. The identity of the deceased, an adult male, has not been disclosed. Authorities reported that a firearm was found near the body.
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Juvenile Justice Commission celebrates two decades of reform at conference
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) marked two decades of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) at the 2024 Youth Justice Conference held on October 10th and 11th. The event, titled "Partners in Progress: Celebrating 20 Years of JDAI and Youth Justice Reform in New Jersey," brought together around 300 participants to discuss youth justice reform.
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New Jersey settles worker misclassification case with delivery firm for $2.7 million
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo have announced a $2.7 million settlement with Publishers Circulation Fulfillment, Inc. (PCF). The company was found to have misclassified its delivery workers as independent contractors instead of employees.
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Campaign manager sentenced over fraudulent ballot efforts in N.J. governor primary
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), has announced the sentencing of a campaign manager from Hunterdon County for attempting to fraudulently place a candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in New Jersey's 2021 gubernatorial race.
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New Jersey reports mixed results in gaming revenue for September
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has released the gaming revenue results for September 2024. The report shows varied performance across different sectors within the state's gaming industry.