Maryland Private Jet CEO Convicted of $15 Million Fraud That Funded Yachts, Jewelry and Luxury Living

A Maryland businessman was convicted of defrauding private jet customers out of approximately $15 million after promising their money would be used to purchase aircraft while instead spending it on yachts, jewelry…

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Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty in Ohio Federal Court to Monkey Torture Video Crimes

A Pennsylvania man admitted participating in a disturbing international scheme that funded the torture and killing of monkeys for videos shared through encrypted online groups, federal prosecutors announced. A Pennsylvania man has…

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Cleveland Clinic Agrees to End Gender Treatments for Minors, Fund Detransition Care in DOJ Settlement

The Cleveland Clinic has agreed to stop providing puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones and other gender-transition treatments to minors as part of a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and Ohio Attorney…

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Ohio Union Leader Convicted in Massive Scheme That Looted Millions From Workers’ Dues

An Ohio union executive is among four people convicted in a sprawling corruption scheme that prosecutors say siphoned millions of dollars from hardworking union members through luxury travel, no-show jobs, fraudulent payouts,…

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New Jersey Migrant Exec Could Lose Citizenship After DOJ Files Denaturalization Claims Against 17

A New Jersey staffing company executive is among 17 naturalized U.S. citizens targeted in a sweeping Justice Department crackdown on individuals accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud, concealment, or criminal conduct. The…

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New Jersey Bill Would Require Disclosure of Third-Party Litigation Funding Agreements

Legislation advancing in the Assembly would require parties in civil and administrative cases to disclose litigation funding agreements and impose new restrictions on outside funders. TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly…

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New Jersey Sues Former Princeton Resident Accused of $2.5 Million Investment Fraud Scheme

State officials allege Xiao “Mark” Hu defrauded at least 15 investors and diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars for personal expenses, including a Florida home and private school tuition. New Jersey’s Bureau…

Mikie Sherrill Pulled the Police At Delaney Hall “To Appease the Psychos” Crispi Says

A conservative commentator is accusing Gov. Mikie Sherrill of weakening law enforcement efforts at Newark’s Delaney Hall protest site, while supporters of the demonstrations continue to criticize the police response. Newark, N.J.…

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AG releases new details on Atlantic City officer involved shooting

A search warrant operation turned violent when shots rang out inside a North Florida Avenue home, investigators said ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A SWAT operation in Atlantic City exploded into gunfire when…

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AirTag breadcrumb trail leads to criminal charge against law enforcement sergeant

Attorney General says veteran officer tracked to missing equipment through AirTag investigation TRENTON, N.J. — A sergeant with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office has been charged with theft after investigators alleged he…

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AirTag Leads Cops to Home of NJ Prosecutor Who Stole Journalist’s Camera Bag Outside Delaney Hall

Newark, NJ — A photojournalist injured while covering a protest outside Newark’s Delaney Hall later discovered that roughly $10,000 worth of missing camera equipment had allegedly been taken by a veteran law…

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Update: Phil Murphy Appointed New Jersey Prosecutor Facing Allegations of Election Interference and Municipal Meddling

Toms River Township alleges Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer used his office to interfere in township affairs, influence local politics, and undermine the administration’s authority over the police department. Toms River, N.J.…

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Four Illegal Tren de Aragua Members Plead Guilty in Bronx Double Murder That Killed Two New Yorkers

Federal prosecutors say four members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua admitted their roles in a Bronx shooting that left two New York City residents dead and a third wounded. Bronx,…

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Suspect Killed, Two Atlantic City Police Officers Shot While Serving Search Warrant

Two Atlantic City police officers were shot Tuesday while serving a search warrant, leaving one officer critically injured and a suspect dead, authorities said. Atlantic City, NJ – A search warrant operation…

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States launch legal war over canceled wind farm planned off Jersey coast

Garden State joins multi-state legal fight after federal government cancels major offshore wind leases tied to more than 1.3 million homes TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey has joined a lawsuit against the…

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New Jersey launches World Cup trafficking crackdown as officials brace for surge in visitors

Statewide awareness campaign rolls out ahead of East Rutherford matches with warnings, training and multilingual alerts NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey officials have unveiled a statewide human trafficking awareness and prevention campaign…

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Dozens of Rioters, “Fake Journalists” Arrested at Delaney Hall as New Jersey Officials Enforce 9pm Curfew

Newark, NJ — A sharp political divide emerged after dozens of protesters were arrested outside Delaney Hall on Sunday night, with New Jersey’s attorney general praising what she described as overwhelmingly peaceful…

Police Blotter·Local Politics

DHS Secretary Rebukes Andy Kim as Delaney Hall Riots Renew Fight Over Newark ICE Facility

Newark, NJ — The political battle over Newark’s Delaney Hall ICE detention center intensified Sunday as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin accused Sen. Andy Kim of misrepresenting the population housed inside the…

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill Renews Demand to Close Obama-Era ICE Detention Center in New Jersey

Newark, NJ — Just hours after violent clashes outside Newark’s Delaney Hall detention center led to fires, attacks on police barriers, and a curfew, Governor Mikie Sherrill renewed her call to permanently…

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New Jersey’s Sanctuary Democrats Have Lost Control as Their ICE Protest Turns Into a Full Fledged Riot

Newark, NJ — Newark officials imposed a curfew around the Delaney Hall ICE detention center after protests escalated into unrest that prompted increased police intervention, multiple arrests, and reports that some individuals…