Pennacchio Bill to Establish Muslim Heritage Month Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Joe Pennacchio that would designate January of each year as Muslim Heritage Month was signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.…
The tri-state area is ranked 12th worse in U.S. when it comes to air quality
American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report for 2023 was released today, revealing some mixed news for the tri-state area. The report measures exposure to unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone air…
Durr Responds to Attorney General’s Attack on Second Amendment Rights
Sen. Ed Durr said Attorney General Matt Platkin wants to "disarm people in their homes" in the wake of a domestic violence incident in Phillipsburg.…
‘Pack’ The Pews: Federal Judge Says New York’s Ban On Guns In Churches Is Unconstitutional
Bronson Winslow on December 30, 2022 NEW YORK, NY – New York’s gun ban in churches has hit a brick wall. According to court documents, a federal judge has ruled that New…
U.S. Attorney And New Jersey Acting Attorney General Join Forces In Support Of Continued Access To Reproductive Health Care
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger joined New Jersey Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today to announce their continued commitment to ensure that women in New Jersey have access…
U.S. Attorney And New Jersey Acting Attorney General Join Forces In Support Of Continued Access To Reproductive Health Care
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger joined New Jersey Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today to announce their continued commitment to ensure that women in New Jersey have access…
St. Paul Woman Sentenced for Role in $499,000 Fraudulent Pandemic Benefits Scheme
ABINGDON, Va. – A Saint Paul, Virginia woman, who was found guilty in February 2022 of conspiracy to defraud the United States, fraud in connection with emergency benefits, conspiracy to commit mail…
Southwest Virginia Man Sentenced to 57 Months for Role in Massive Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Scheme
ABINGDON, Va. – A Southwest Virginia man who conspired with at least thirty others in a scheme to defraud the government of more than $499,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits was sentenced today…
Hackensack Meridian Health Ranked #4 on the 2022 DiversityInc Top Hospitals and Health Systems List
Second year in a row on distinguished list recognizes health network’s extensive initiatives to promote diverse, equitable and inclusive culture EDISON, N.J., May 11, 2022 — Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest…
Man Admits Conspiring to Distribute Drugs While on Federal Supervised Release for Conspiring to Distribute Drugs
CAMDEN, N.J. – A New Jersey man admitted to conspiring with others to obtain and distribute several kilograms of cocaine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Lavinston Lamar, 40, of Bridgeton, New…
Sex Trafficking Conspiracy Member Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Lakeya Aldridge age 41, of Federalsburg, Maryland to nine years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy…
Woman Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Related Fraud
ABINGDON, Va. – A Southwest Virginia woman, who collaborated with more than 30 others in a scheme to cheat the government out of more than $499,000 in unemployment benefits, pleaded guilty this…
Sex Trafficking Conspiracy Leader Sentenced to 17 Years in Federal Prison
Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Joshua Lankford a/k/a “20-20”, a/k/a “Light Bright”, a/k/a “Yellow”, age 33, of Federalsburg, Maryland, to 17 years in federal prison, followed by…
Castlewood Man Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding Government in Pandemic Unemployment Scheme
ABINGDON, Va. – One of the 33 individuals charged with defrauding the federal government of more than $499,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits was sentenced this week to 30 months in federal prison.…
Federal Jury Convicts Cairo, Georgia, Man for His Role in 100+ Kilo Meth Distribution Network
ALBANY, Ga. – A Southwest Georgia man was found guilty on all counts by a federal jury yesterday afternoon following a four-day trial resulting from an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force…
Essex County Man Admits Obstructing Justice while on Pre-Trial Release
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man today admitted obstructing justice while on pre-trial release, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Robert Alexander, 45, of Newark, pleaded guilty by videoconference…
United States Attorney Sellinger Announces Diverse Leadership Team
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that he is naming an experienced team of women and men to lead the Office’s enforcement of criminal and civil laws. His…
Southwest Virginia Man Sentenced in Unemployment Benefits Scam
ABINGDON, Va. – A Southwest Virginia man, who conspired with more than 30 others in a scheme to illegally obtain pandemic unemployment benefits, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud…
Former Resident of Bergen County Sentenced to 29 Months in Prison for $1.5 Million Investment Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A former New Jersey resident was sentenced today to 29 months in prison for his role in an investment scheme through which he fraudulently obtained more than $1.52 million…
Southwest Virginia Man Sentenced for Role in Unemployment Benefits Scam
ABINGDON, Va. – A Southwest Virginia man, who conspired with more than 30 others in a scheme to defraud the government of more than $499,000 in unemployment benefits, was sentenced this week…