Judge allows parts of whistleblower, free speech lawsuit by fired Hudson County prosecutor to move forward

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that portions of a lawsuit filed by former Hudson County prosecutor William N. Specht can proceed, while other claims have been dismissed, in a…

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Philadelphia man convicted of plotting to murder NJ prosecutors and judges from prison

Philly man plotted to kill NJ judges and prosecutors from prison Trenton, NJ – A Philadelphia man has been convicted of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot targeting five New Jersey government officials, including…

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Monmouth County settles $4 million lawsuit over leaky prosecutor’s office plagued since opening

Freehold, NJ — A years-long legal battle over widespread water damage in the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has ended with a $4 million settlement after persistent leaks forced the county into litigation…

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Idaho man gets 8 years for threatening to murder federal judge and prosecutor from prison

COEUR D’ALENE, ID – A convicted career offender will serve an additional eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to mailing graphic threats to a federal judge and a federal prosecutor…

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Former detective accuses Prosecutor’s Office of ignoring child abuse warnings before boy’s treadmill death

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A retired New Jersey State Trooper and former county detective at the Ocean County Prosecutor’s publicly accused the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and child protective services of failing…

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Prosecutor Investigating Fire at North Jersey Synagogue, Firebombed Once in 2012

Rutherford, NJ – A multi-alarm fire early Friday morning caused significant damage to Temple Beth El on Montross Avenue, prompting a joint arson investigation by county and local authorities. Rutherford police and…

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Toms River Mayor Blasts Murphy Appointed Prosecutor as “Far Left Liberal” for Opposing Veterans’ Preference to be a Cop

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick wants to bolster the experience level of his town’s police department with more seasoned veteran police officers and military veterans, but Ocean County…

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Alina Habba is back; Reappointed as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor days after being ousted

TRENTON — Alina Habba is back as the Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, just days after federal judges voted not to extend her 120-day term and installed her deputy as a…

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Atlantic County prosecutor urges caution after 14-year-old dies in e-bike crash

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 14-year-old boy from Egg Harbor Township was killed last week in Somers Point after being struck by a car while riding a motorized bicycle, prompting Atlantic…

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New Jersey man who shot home intruder will not be charged, prosecutor says

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A homeowner who fatally shot a man during a March home invasion at the Hamilton Green Apartments will not face charges, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced following…

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DNA helps prosecutors convict Brooklyn man for murder of woman in Queens

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Brooklyn man has been indicted for murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 55-year-old woman in her Flushing apartment in 2022, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…

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U.S. Marine, Veteran Prosecutor Seeks To Defeat 73-Year-Old Career Politician in Ocean County Race

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Rory Wells, a Republican candidate seeking the position of Ocean County Clerk, is gaining momentum just weeks after launching his campaign at a kickoff rally. Wells is looking…

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Ocean County prosecutor Ray Coles honored with national digital justice award

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Raymond Coles of the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office has been named a recipient of Cellebrite’s inaugural Digital Justice Awards, recognized for his role in solving complex cases through…

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New Jersey’s New Prosecutor Issues Dire Warning for Governor Phil Murphy, Senator Booker

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — Former President Donald Trump on Monday appointed Alina Habba, his longtime legal representative and current Counselor to the President, as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey,…

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Bergen County Prosecutor Announces Sexual Assault Charges Against Hackensack Man

HACKENSACK, N.J. – A 33-year-old Hackensack man has been arrested on charges of aggravated sexual assault and attempted aggravated sexual assault, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced. Carlos L. Sibri was taken…

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Prosecutor’s Office Investigating Serious Eight Vehicle Crash in Lakewood

Eight-Vehicle Crash in Lakewood Investigated **Lakewood, NJ** – On March 7, 2025, at approximately 5:50 a.m., a multiple-vehicle crash occurred on Route 70 and Airport Road. Officers from the Lakewood Township Police…

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One Week Later, Lakewood Board, Prosecutor Mum on $15 Million Theft of School Funds

LAKEWOOD, NJ—Someone stole $15 million from financial accounts owned by the Lakewood Township School Board, but a week after the heist, nobody is talking about it. Neither the district nor the Ocean…

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Chris Christie defends January 6 prosecutors, encouraging lawsuits against Trump

WASHINGTON — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie defended federal prosecutors involved in the January 6 investigations, dismissing claims of bias and warning that legal action could follow if a future Trump…

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Fani Willis Disqualified as Prosecutor in Georgia Lawfare Case Against Former President

ATLANTA, Ga. — A Georgia appeals court on Thursday disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from leading the prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump and others accused of criminal election interference in…

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Prosecutor’s office investigates after two dead in Monmouth County traffic incidents involving pedestrian and bicyclist

FREEHOLD, NJ — Two separate traffic incidents in Howell and West Long Branch on Saturday evening claimed the lives of a pedestrian and a bicyclist, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced…

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