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Recent News About New Jersey Office of the Attorney General
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14.5 million available for New Jersey community-based violence intervention grants
Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin have announced that $14.5 million will be available through a competitive grant process to support Community-Based Violence Intervention (CBVI) Programs across New Jersey. This funding cycle will commence in 2025.
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Attorney General announces reforms following investigations into New Jersey State Police
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced a series of recommended reforms for the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) following two separate investigations into the organization. The recommendations, which have been accepted by NJSP Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan, aim to address issues identified in the reports and additional reforms suggested by the Attorney General's Office.
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Attorney general announces updated leadership team
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced updates to his executive leadership team in the Department of Law and Public Safety. Angela Cai has been named Executive Assistant Attorney General, Daniela Nogueira as Chief Counsel, and Miae Park as Interim Chief of Staff.
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AG's office investigates death after police encounter in Bayonne
The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is investigating a death following a police encounter that occurred on September 16, 2024, in Bayonne, New Jersey. The identity of the decedent, an adult male, is not being released at this time.
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New Jersey doctor loses license over unsafe aesthetic practices
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that the State Board of Medical Examiners has permanently revoked the license of an Essex County physician, Dr. Muhammad A. Mirza, who allegedly performed invasive aesthetic procedures with inadequate formal training, posing significant risks to patient health and safety.
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New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announces August gaming revenue results
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the August 2024 total gaming revenue results.
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Notices issued over violations of New Jersey's Fair Chance in Housing Act
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued 25 Notices of Violation to housing providers across New Jersey for allegedly violating the state's Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA).
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New Jersey officials emphasize anti-bias measures as students return to school
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Sundeep Iyer, Director of the Division on Civil Rights, have issued a statement as students across New Jersey return to K-12 schools and college campuses. The statement emphasizes the commitment to providing a safe educational environment free from discrimination.
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Monmouth County physician surrenders license amid child sexual assault allegations
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that the State Board of Medical Examiners has secured the voluntary license surrender of a Monmouth County physician indicted on criminal charges related to his alleged longtime sexual abuse of a minor.
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New Jersey supports surviving relatives with trip to Sept. 11th memorial ceremony
JERSEY CITY — The New Jersey Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) is transporting surviving family members of New Jersey’s September 11th victims to the memorial service held at the National September 11 Memorial today. Over 700 New Jerseyans died on September 11, 2001, and many of their surviving family members have found comfort in attending the annual memorial service, which includes the reading of the names of those who perished. In addition to providing over $10 million in financial support to surviving 9/11 family members, VCCO, now part of the Division of...
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New Jersey files lawsuit against truck driving school over instructor misclassification
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo announced today the filing of a lawsuit against Jersey Tractor Trailer Training, Inc. (JTTT) for allegedly misclassifying its driving instructors as independent contractors instead of employees.
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New Jersey officials announce enforcement actions for alleged housing harassment
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in a case involving alleged harassment based on national origin and sex at The Summit condominium complex in Neptune, New Jersey. The findings indicate that the alleged harasser, the condominium owner where the harasser resided, and the condominium association may all be liable under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).
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Attorney generals file briefs supporting Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that New Jersey, California, and Pennsylvania co-led two amicus briefs on behalf of a multistate coalition in federal appellate courts to defend Title IX’s protections for all students, including LGBTQ+ students, from gender-based harassment and sex discrimination. The effort seeks to reverse a preliminary injunction that could affect certain schools in their states.
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Nineteen states support Cook County's defense against Second Amendment challenge
TRENTON — Today, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell led a multistate amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in support of Cook County, Illinois, which is continuing to defend its assault weapons ban from a Second Amendment challenge.
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Mercer County woman sentenced for stealing $268K in fraudulent pension benefits
TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced the sentencing of a Mercer County woman for theft exceeding $268,000 in survivor benefits fraudulently collected from her deceased husband’s pension after she had remarried.
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Applications open for New Jersey Attorney General's honors program
Attorney General Platkin Announces Applications Now Being Accepted for 2025 Attorney General’s Honors Program
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Campaign manager pleads guilty over fraudulent N.J. gubernatorial election petitions
TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced that a campaign manager from Hunterdon County pleaded guilty to attempting to fraudulently place a candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in the New Jersey governor’s race in 2021.
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New Jersey issues fines for illegal flavored vape sales
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced that 19 New Jersey retailers have been issued Notices of Violation (NOVs) and assessed civil penalties of $4,500 each for allegedly violating state consumer protection laws by selling banned flavored vapor products.
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Trenton joins New Jersey's alternative response program for mental health crises
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the City of Trenton will join five other municipalities in Mercer County in participating in the Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together program. Law enforcement officers from the Trenton Police Department will be partnered with mental health professionals from the Capital Health Regional Medical Center Crisis Unit to respond to 9-1-1 calls for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies and follow up on calls where law enforcement identified that a person...
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Former Plainfield mayoral candidate indicted on multiple counts including election fraud
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced today that a state grand jury indicted a former candidate for mayor of Plainfield, New Jersey. The defendant is charged with attempting to submit hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications to Union County election officials and then engaging in an attempt to cover up his actions.