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New Jersey Warns Against Trump’s Federal Employee Buyout Program
Attorney General Warns Against Misleading Federal Employee Buyout Program
**TRENTON, NJ** – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general to caution federal employees about the Trump administration’s “deferred resignation” program. This program allegedly offers employees pay through September 30, 2025, if they resign by February 6.
On January 28, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) notified federal employees via email about the program, promising continued payment and benefits, along with an exemption from in-person work requirements until September 30. A follow-up email on January 30 reiterated this offer, encouraging employees to seek more productive opportunities outside of government. OPM set a deadline of February 6 for employees to decide on the offer, warning that those who do not accept may risk losing their positions.
Federal employee unions, such as the American Federation of Government Employees and the National Federation of Federal Employees, have advised their members against accepting the offer. These unions released information cautioning that employees who accept may not be assured of the promised benefits.
The attorneys general from Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington joined
Two North Jersey Physicians Lose Licenses Over Misconduct Allegations
Two North Jersey Physicians Lose Licenses Over Misconduct Allegations
**Trenton, NJ** – The State Board of Medical Examiners has permanently revoked the licenses of Humberto T. Perez and Ahmad “Nazir” Kahf, two physicians from North Jersey, following charges of alleged sexual misconduct. The decision was announced by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs.
Perez, who practiced family medicine in Jersey City, faced charges including two counts of second-degree sexual assault for inappropriate conduct during medical exams in July. Perez agreed to the license revocation to address the administrative allegations while the charges are still pending with the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.
Kahf, a cardiologist in Haledon, had his license temporarily suspended in October 2023 after a woman recorded him allegedly committing fourth-degree criminal sexual contact during an office visit. In April, Kahf entered a pretrial intervention program, pausing his medical practice for the duration, with criminal charges to be dismissed upon successful completion.
Both physicians consented to the permanent revocation without admitting wrongdoing, barring them from future licensure and involvement in the medical practice in New Jersey. Deputy Attorney Generals from the Division of Law, under the Professional Boards
