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New Jersey man who murdered 75-year-old woman denied release from prison by federal judge

Man convicted in brutal NJ murder loses federal bid for release as judge denies habeas petition TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey man serving a 40-year sentence for the murder of a…

Federal judge rejects NAACP lawsuit to block Trump’s plan to dismantle Department of Education

Baltimore, MD — A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction request filed by the NAACP and several allied organizations seeking to stop the Trump administration from dismantling the U.S. Department of…

Hurricane Erin brings ankle-deep water rule to Wildwood beaches as storm churns offshore

WILDWOOD, NJ — As Hurricane Erin continues to stir up dangerous surf along the East Coast, beachgoers in Wildwood are being told to keep their feet wet — but nothing more. Local…

Trump family scores major win as New York appeals court tosses Tish James’ politically motivated $500M civil fraud case

New York, NY – In a dramatic legal twist just months after returning to the White House, President Donald Trump saw a $515 million civil fraud judgment against him wiped away Thursday…

Shore baseball star turned pro pitcher dies in North Carolina crash

BARNEGAT, NJ — Just months after signing his first professional contract, 22-year-old Nick Danbrowney, a standout pitcher from Barnegat, New Jersey, was killed Monday night in a car crash in North Carolina,…

Two orphaned fawns make unlikely home behind Toms River craft store

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Two young deer have captured hearts in Toms River after settling behind a local craft store — without their mothers, but with each other. Employees and customers at…

It’s a mess out there! Hurricane Erin brings rain and traffic problems to New Jersey’s morning commute

Hurricane Erin snarls New Jersey’s morning commute with crashes, delays, and debris NEWARK, NJ — Rain and high winds from Hurricane Erin added chaos to New Jersey’s already-busy Thursday morning commute, triggering…

Graffiti vandals caught on camera tagging Gloucester Township parks and businesses

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Two suspects are on the radar of Gloucester Township Police after being caught on surveillance video spray-painting graffiti at multiple locations along Chews Landing Road — including the…

Hurricane Erin brushes past New York and New Jersey as flooding and dangerous surf slam coast

NEW YORK, NY — Hurricane Erin passed offshore of the New York and New Jersey region early Thursday, sparing the area from a direct hit but unleashing powerful winds, flooding tides, and…

Pole fire shuts down stretch of Route 9 in Forked River as morning traffic snarls

FORKED RIVER, NJ — A pole fire forced a full closure of Route 9 early Thursday between Lighthouse Drive and North Main Street in Forked River, halting morning traffic as emergency crews…

New Jersey Timeshare Fraudsters Denied Release from Prison by Federal Judge

NJ man’s bid to undo prison sentence in massive timeshare fraud scam denied by federal judge Newark, NJ – Wednesday — A New Jersey man convicted for his role in a multimillion-dollar…

NJ man’s lawsuit over 2019 wiretap arrest tossed as court says it’s six years too late

CAMDEN, NJ – A New Jersey man’s lawsuit against the State Police and a former county prosecutor over an allegedly unlawful wiretap arrest has been thrown out by a federal judge who…

Amazon faces age discrimination suit after New Jersey worker claims he was called ‘old man’ and denied training

TRENTON, NJ – A 59-year-old New Jersey Amazon warehouse employee’s age discrimination lawsuit will move forward in part, after a federal judge ruled that he presented enough facts to support claims of…

Shooter who opened fire in Jersey City sentenced to nearly 4 decades

Bayonne man sentenced to 38 years in prison for Jersey City shooting Jersey City, NJ – A 33-year-old Bayonne man has been sentenced to 38 years in state prison for a 2022…

Judge clears path for New Jersey woman’s sexual harassment lawsuit over nude photo displayed at work

NEWARK, NJ – A New Jersey federal judge refused to dismiss a former employee’s lawsuit against her employer NY Loft, LLC after she claimed she was subjected to a hostile work environment…

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New Jersey woman who sued Madison Square Garden for fall at LaGuardia Airport has case tossed by judge

$50M lawsuit against Madison Square Garden thrown out after court finds filing defective and vague NEWARK, NJ – A woman who sued Madison Square Garden for $50 million after allegedly falling down…

New Jersey school district loses battle against student with autism

NJ parents win school funding battle after judge orders district to pay for autistic teen’s private placement CAMDEN, NJ – A federal judge has ordered the Haddonfield School District to continue covering…

Novo Nordisk escapes $1.2B ERISA class action after judge tosses lawsuit over retirement plan mismanagement in New Jersey federal court

TRENTON, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing Novo Nordisk Inc. and its fiduciary boards of mismanaging a $1.2 billion employee retirement plan, marking a legal…

NJ man’s lawsuit against USCIS hits setback after judge rejects default judgment request

NEWARK, NJ – A New Jersey man who sued the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) saw his push for a swift legal victory denied this week after a federal judge ruled…

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Atlantic City casino faces lawsuit over $2.5M slot machine glitch

CAMDEN, NJ – A New Jersey woman who says she won more than $2.5 million playing a popular slot machine at Bally’s Atlantic City is suing the casino, claiming it refused to…

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