Hauppauge Man Sentenced in DWI Crash That Killed Nassau Police Officer Patricia Espinosa
Suffolk County, NY – A Hauppauge man has been sentenced to 7⅓ to 22 years in state prison for an intoxicated driving crash that killed Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa as…
Judge Dismisses Ex-Teacher’s Sweeping Lawsuit Against Marlboro Schools, Township Officials
A federal judge has thrown out a former Marlboro Township special education teacher’s lawsuit accusing school administrators, township officials and others of retaliation, defamation and constitutional violations following her resignation. Newark, NJ…
Judge Drops Trump Case Challenging New Jersey’s Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. government’s constitutional challenge to sanctuary city policies in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Hoboken cannot move forward, dismissing the lawsuit against the municipalities. Newark, NJ…
Turnbach Secures Minimum Sentence for Woman Convicted of Killing Beloved Jersey Shore Restaurant Owner
A Seaside Park woman convicted in the drunken driving death of Shady Rest Restaurant owner Robert “Bob” Popovics was sentenced to the minimum five-year prison term allowed under New Jersey law. A…
Biden Appointed Judge Tosses Federal Lawsuit Against New Jersey Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge ruled the Justice Department cannot force Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson to change their local immigration policies because New Jersey’s statewide directive would remain in effect even if…
Pennsylvania Woman Sues Point Pleasant Beach, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Over Fall Near Shore Attraction
A Pennsylvania woman claims a hazardous sidewalk condition near Jenkinson’s Boardwalk caused a fall that left her with severe and permanent injuries, according to a lawsuit filed in Ocean County. A visitor…
Ocean County GOP Chairman’s $250k Loan Default Lawsuit Heads to Settlement Conference in July
A lawsuit involving Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore, a disputed $250,000 loan, and allegations of offsetting business arrangements is back in Ocean County Superior Court after an appeals court overturned a…
Wildwood Beachgoer Run Over by Police Truck Files Lawsuit Against City, Officer
A Pennsylvania woman who was struck and trapped beneath a Wildwood police pickup truck while sunbathing on the beach has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence, reckless conduct, and serious permanent injuries. A…
NJ Supreme Court Rules Personal Email Accounts Can Be Subject to OPRA Requests
A unanimous New Jersey Supreme Court ruling says government-related emails stored in officials’ personal email accounts may be public records under the state’s Open Public Records Act. The New Jersey Supreme Court…
Ocean City Residents Sue Over Approved Verizon Cell Tower Near Bay Avenue
A group of Ocean City residents has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a Verizon wireless tower project, arguing the city’s approval process violated zoning laws and deprived neighbors of a fair…
South Seaside Park Merger Back in Court as Borough Files New Lawsuit Against Berkeley Township
A new court filing seeks judicial oversight as Seaside Park and Berkeley Township continue negotiations over how to divide assets, debts, and financial obligations following the historic annexation of South Seaside Park.…
Lakewood Developer Sues Manchester Township Over Housing Ban, Claims Zoning Change Was Illegal
A Lakewood-based developer has filed suit against Manchester Township, alleging officials improperly changed zoning rules to block townhouse and garden apartment projects on a 25-acre Whiting property. A developer is asking an…
Ocean County Teacher Sues School District, Claims Retaliation After Reporting Bullying, Student Safety Concerns
A former law enforcement instructor at Ocean County Vocational Technical School alleges he was suspended, hit with tenure charges, and ultimately fired after repeatedly raising concerns about student bullying, harassment, and alleged…
Old Bridge Man Sentenced to 7 Years for $7.7 Million Fake Fuel Investment Fraud Scheme
An Old Bridge man was sentenced to seven years in state prison after admitting he orchestrated a $7.7 million investment fraud scheme using fake fuel companies, a Ponzi-style operation, and fabricated business…
Bronx Pair Indicted for Allegedly Stealing More Than $500K in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits
Two Bronx residents are accused of using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain more than $500,000 in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to prosecutors. A Bronx grand jury has indicted two…
Federal Court Tosses New Jersey Family Court Decision That Left Defendant Destitute
A South Jersey man’s lawsuit against former Attorney General Matthew Platkin and others was dismissed after a federal judge ruled the court cannot act as an appeals court for state family court…
NJ Woman’s Discrimination Lawsuit Against Walmart Dismissed by Federal Judge
A federal judge dismissed a South Jersey woman’s employment discrimination lawsuit against Walmart after finding she failed to show she completed required EEOC procedures before filing suit. CAMDEN, N.J. — A federal…
