Criminal complaints have been filed against Toms River Councilmembers David Ciccozzi and Tom Nivison for their role in a public corruption scandal involving vendor payments in Toms River.

Two New Jersey Public Officials Indicted After Alleged Political Retaliation Against Vendor

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Two public officials have been indicted for political retribution involving public contracts and a complaint has been filed against two other public officials in Toms River.…

August 26, 2026

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North Hanover Schools Superintendent Named in OCVTS Whistleblower Lawsuit Alleging Retaliation

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North Hanover Superintendent Michael Maschi, formerly an assistant superintendent at OCVTS, is among the defendants in a pending whistleblower lawsuit alleging retaliation following reports of student safety concerns during his tenure at…

August 21, 2026

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Jackson Township, Mayor Jennifer Kuhn Hit With Default in Employee Retaliation Lawsuit

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Jackson Township, Mayor Jennifer Kuhn was placed in default after failing to respond to a retaliation lawsuit accusing township officials of targeting a code enforcement officer, though a judge later allowed the…

July 1, 2026

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Veteran Teaneck Cop Blows Whistle on Excessive Force, Retaliation in New Lawsuit

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A Teaneck police officer who won a multimillion-dollar whistleblower verdict has filed a new lawsuit, alleging township officials retaliated against him again by suspending him just weeks before his landmark civil rights…

July 1, 2026

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Ocean County Teacher Sues School District, Claims Retaliation After Reporting Bullying, Student Safety Concerns

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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…

June 24, 2026

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Judge Denies Emergency Requests in Lawsuit Accusing NYPD of Surveillance and Retaliation

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NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has denied emergency requests from a North Carolina woman who alleged she was the target of years of surveillance and retaliation by New York City…

May 3, 2026

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Judge allows Paterson police union leaders’ retaliation lawsuit to proceed against city

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A federal court found union officials plausibly alleged free speech violations tied to grievances. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by two Paterson…

March 28, 2026

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Jackson code officer sues township officials over alleged job retaliation tied to mayor’s code violations

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A longtime Jackson Township employee says enforcement actions against a local official triggered reprisals, discipline, and threats to his job. Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township code enforcement officer has filed suit…

March 19, 2026

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Woman’s discrimination and retaliation claims to proceed against NYC School Construction Authority

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Court finds sufficient evidence for national origin bias and retaliation but dismisses parts of disability claim Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge in the Eastern District of New York has ruled that…

March 5, 2026

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Political operatives plotted to end Toms River mayor’s teaching career as retaliation for cutting waste in Town Hall

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – In a sweeping 59-page verified complaint filed in New Jersey Superior Court, Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick alleges a coordinated, politically motivated campaign by public officials and consultants…

November 18, 2025

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Judge tosses inmate’s retaliation suit over confiscated floppy disks

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NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by an East Jersey State Prison inmate who claimed corrections officials retaliated against him by seizing a package of…

October 27, 2025

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Ocean County sheriff accused of retaliation and corruption cover-up in whistleblower lawsuit

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A high-ranking officer in the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office has filed a sweeping civil rights and whistleblower lawsuit accusing Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy and county officials of retaliating…

October 8, 2025

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Judge lets retaliation claims proceed in Mavis Tire bias lawsuit

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Brooklyn, NY – A federal judge has allowed a former store manager’s retaliation claims against Mavis Discount Tire to move forward while dismissing his other discrimination allegations. Court trims down complaint Plaintiff…

September 26, 2025

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Federal judge greenlights discrimination and retaliation claims in suit against Camden Iron & Metal

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CAMDEN, NJ – Friday — A federal judge has ruled that parts of a racial discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought by a former employee against Camden Iron & Metal, Inc. and related…

August 31, 2025

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Federal judge dismisses NYC educator’s retaliation lawsuit against Department of Education

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BROOKLYN, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New York City public school employee who claimed the Department of Education retaliated against her for protected speech and…

August 22, 2025

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Ocean County whistlblower, educator claims retaliation, coverup of bullying and misconduct at vocational school

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OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – A Manahawkin man is publicly accusing the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, the New Jersey Department of Education, and local school officials of engaging in or covering up misconduct…

August 9, 2025

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Plumsted official sues township, former mayor over alleged gender bias and political retaliation

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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, NJ — A longtime municipal employee has filed a lawsuit against the Township of Plumsted and Mayor Dominick Cuozzo, alleging years of gender-based discrimination, political retaliation, and whistleblower harassment, according…

April 12, 2025

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Trump warns of severe retaliation if hostages in Middle East remain detained

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MAR-A-LAGO, FL — Former President Donald J. Trump issued a stern warning on Sunday regarding hostages held in the Middle East, declaring in a social media post that there would be “all…

December 3, 2024

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Mexican President Responds to Trump’s Tariff Threat with Promise of Retaliation

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a stern warning to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, pledging retaliatory actions if he implements his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican goods. In a pointed letter, Sheinbaum…

November 30, 2024

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Schenectady man pleads guilty to witness retaliation after assaulting teen

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Patrick Civitello, 18, of Schenectady, New York, pleaded guilty on October 28 to witness retaliation, admitting he assaulted a 15-year-old boy in retaliation for the boy’s mother testifying in…

November 2, 2024

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