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Ohio Man Pleads Guilty To Lying On Federal Gun Form

DOJ PressFebruary 1, 20230291 views

CONTACT: Barbara BurnsPHONE: (716) 843-5817FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Allen DeCola, 65, of Perry, Ohio, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S.…

Judge revokes pre-trial release of Brick women in alleged mass animal cruelty case after visit to shelter

Phil StiltonFebruary 1, 20230286 views

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office filed a motion to revoke the pre-trial release of Aimee Lonczak, 49, and Michele Nycz, 58 after the couple embroiled in…

Testa: Unconstitutional Gun Laws Passed by Trenton Democrats “Falling Like Dominos” in Federal Court

Press ReleaseFebruary 1, 20230147 views

Sen. Michael Testa said the unconstitutional guns laws passed by Trenton Democrats are ‘falling like dominos’ after another was blocked in federal court, the second this week.

Bucco: Murphy’s Extreme Green Energy Plan Could Cost New Jerseyans $1.4 Trillion

Press ReleaseFebruary 1, 20230159 views

Sen. Anthony Bucco said it could cost New Jerseyans a whopping $1.4 trillion to implement Gov. Phil Murphy’s Energy Master Plan, according to a new estimate.

Durr Says It’s Clear Democrats’ New Gun Law Will Be Struck Down After Another Court Loss

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230152 views

Sen. Ed Durr responded after a federal judge blocked the enforcement of additional sections of a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy that establishes unconstitutional restrictions on the concealed carry of firearms in New Jersey.

Governor Signs Corrado Bill Improving Safety of Roads and Public Transit for People with Disabilities

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230173 views

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities may soon be able to enjoy safer, more mobility friendly streets thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.

O’Scanlon Statement on Oroho’s Decision to Not Seek Re-election

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230129 views

Statement from Sen. Declan O’Scanlon on Sen. Steven Oroho’s decision not to seek re-election.

O’Scanlon Bill to Help Crime Victims Clears Law & Public Safety Committee

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230182 views

Sen. O’Scanlon’s bill that codifies the establishment of the VIVA Division within the Department of Law and Public Safety to unify services for crime victims in New Jersey was approved by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Stanfield Legislation Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Advances Through Committee

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230166 views

Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill instructing the Attorney General’s Office to provide additional support and outreach to victims of human trafficking has passed the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Stanfield Legislation Requiring BPU to Open Electrical Grid to New Energy Sources Advances

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230167 views

Sen. Jean Stanfield’s bill requiring the BPU to find solutions that would allow additional energy sources to connect to the electrical grid was approved by the Senate Environment and Energy Committee.

Bucco Comments on Oroho’s Decision to Not Run Again

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230113 views

Statement from Sen. Anthony Bucco on Sen. Steven Oroho’s decision not to seek re-election.

Committee Clears Stanfield/Bucco Resolution Designating April 14 as “Military Child Appreciation Day”

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230101 views

Legislation sponsored by Sens. Jean Stanfield and Anthony Bucco designating April 14 of each year as “Military Child Appreciation Day” was approved today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Committee Approves Corrado Bill Honoring Deceased Veterans

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230120 views

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado that would require funeral directors to report possession of unclaimed veteran cremains was advanced today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

Singer Bill that Would Increase Career Opportunities for Military Spouses Advances

Press ReleaseJanuary 31, 20230137 views

Sen. Robert Singer’s legislation that would waive occupational licensing fees for active-duty military spouses was approved today by the Senate Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

U.S. Attorney Announces Settlement Of Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Former Hunter College Professor And Hunter College For Fraudulently Using Federal Research Funds

DOJ PressJanuary 31, 20230141 views

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that the United States has filed and settled a civil fraud lawsuit against HUNTER COLLEGE…

Statement of U.S. Attorney Damian Williams on the Conviction of Billy Ortega

DOJ PressJanuary 31, 20230171 views

“Billy Ortega ran a drug delivery service that delivered fentanyl, killing three victims on a single day. Worse yet, Ortega was fully aware that a customer had previously overdosed from…

Saudi Arabian National Charged with Interstate Transportation of Stolen School Bus

DOJ PressJanuary 31, 20230147 views

NEWARK, N.J. – A Saudi Arabian man was charged for transporting a stolen school bus across state lines, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Bader Alzahrani, 22, of Saudi…

U.S. Attorney Announces $22.8 Million Settlement Of Civil Fraud Lawsuit Against Vitamin Importer For Underpaying Customs Duties Owed On Products Imported Into The United States

DOJ PressJanuary 31, 20230178 views

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, AnnMarie R. Highsmith, Executive Assistant Commissioner for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (“CBP”) Office of Trade, and…

Leader Of Drug Delivery Service Responsible For Three Fentanyl Poisoning Deaths Convicted

DOJ PressJanuary 31, 20230353 views

Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced the conviction in Manhattan federal court of BILLY ORTEGA, a/k/a “Jason,” for distributing the fentanyl that…

D.C. Police Release Photos of Murder Suspect

Kristen Harrison-OnealJanuary 30, 20230340 views

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Metro Police Department Homicide Branch has released photos of a murder suspect in a shooting that left 23-year-old Keshon Cornish dead on January 19th. Police…

UN rights chief asks Venezuela to release arbitrary detainees, end torture

ReutersJanuary 28, 20230414 views

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela should release arbitrarily detained individuals and end torture, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Saturday at the end of a…

Statement Of U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger

DOJ PressJanuary 28, 20230198 views

NEWARK, N.J. – Philip R. Sellinger, United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, issued the following statement today: Like so many around the country, we are deeply disturbed…