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Published on January 16, 2025 - 04:47 GMT

AG Platkin: Former Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission Employee Pleads Guilty After Attempting to Influence PVSC Commissioner

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced that a former Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) employee has pleaded guilty after trying to influence a PVSC Commissioner in …

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Published on January 15, 2025 - 23:19 GMT

Attorney General Platkin Leads National Fight to Protect Health Care Access for DACA Recipients

Motion to Intervene TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced he is leading an effort a group of 14 states in defending health insurance access for Dreamers from court challenges. The states’ motion to intervene comes as the incoming …

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Published on January 15, 2025 - 23:19 GMT

AG Platkin Announces Leadership Transitions in Department of Law and Public Safety

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that Deputy Director Theresa Hilton will become the Director of the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) when J. Stephen Ferketic leaves the office later this month to pursue a leadership position …

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Published on January 15, 2025 - 16:03 GMT

Paterson Police Department Announces Implementation of Risk Management and Early Intervention Program

PATERSON – The Paterson Police Department today announced the implementation of a first-of-its-kind Risk Management and Early Intervention Program (EIP). The program reviews officer conduct and provides remedial retraining, peer supported mentorship, and …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 00:58 GMT

State Grand Jury Declines to Bring Criminal Charges in Connection with January 24, 2024 Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in South ...

TRENTON — A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Shamar Leggette, 41, of Brooklyn, New York, who was fatally shot in South Brunswick by members of the U.S. Marshals …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 22:40 GMT

Clark Township Mayor Pleads Guilty for Using Town Employees to Run His Private Business and Submitting Forged Documents, Forfeits ...

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced that Salvatore Bonaccorso, the longtime mayor of Clark Township, pleaded guilty today in connection with his use of Clark employees for his …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 22:40 GMT

Attorney General Platkin Announces Nationwide Edward Jones Settlement

Consent Order TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that the Bureau of Securities has joined a $17 million nationwide multistate settlement with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (Edward Jones) …

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Published on January 9, 2025 - 22:59 GMT

Attorney General Platkin and Division on Civil Rights Announce New Guidance on Algorithmic Discrimination, Creation of Civil ...

Guidance on Algorithmic Discrimination TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced that DCR has launched a new Civil Rights and Technology Initiative to address the risks of discrimination and bias-based …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 23:42 GMT

AG Platkin, AG James Stop No-Poach Agreements at Building Services Companies

View Guardian Settlement | View Planned Settlement TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New York Attorney General Letitia James announced settlements with Guardian Service Industries, Inc. (“Guardian”), and Planned Building Services, Inc. (“ …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 23:42 GMT

State Board of Medical Examiners Revokes License of Physician Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiring to Conceal and Harbor ...

Final Consent Order TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that the State Board of Medical Examiners has permanently revoked the medical license of a Central Jersey physician facing 27 months in …

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Published on January 3, 2025 - 00:10 GMT

AG Platkin: New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy Revokes License of Massage Therapist for Alleged Sexual Misconduct ...

Final Consent Order TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy (“Board”) has permanently revoked the license of an Essex County massage …

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Published on December 26, 2024 - 16:55 GMT

Paterson Police Department Announces Patrick Murray Has Assumed Command as Officer in Charge of the Department

PATERSON – The Paterson Police Department today announced that Patrick Murray has officially taken command as Officer in Charge of the Paterson Police Department. Murray replaces Isa Abbassi, who was appointed by Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin in May …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 21:23 GMT

Attorney General’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash in Holland Township, N.J.

TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on October 18, 2024, in the area of Stamets Road and Gallmeier Road in Holland Township, Hunterdon County, …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 21:23 GMT

State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Paterson Officers Following a Death in Custody at Paterson Police Headquarters on ...

TRENTON — A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Rosita Diaz, 57, of Paterson, New Jersey, who died on February 18, 2022, while in custody at the Paterson Police …

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Published on December 20, 2024 - 04:00 GMT

Former Paterson Mayor Joey Torres Pleads Guilty to Contempt of Court for Violating Court Ban on Running for Office

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced that Jose “Joey” Torres, the former mayor of Paterson, New Jersey, pleaded guilty in connection with his 2022 campaign to retake the …

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Published on December 19, 2024 - 22:12 GMT

AG Platkin, DGE Expand Self-Exclusion Option

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) today announced a significant enhancement to the State’s Responsible Gaming initiatives. Individuals seeking to self-exclude from gambling at brick-and- …

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Published on December 19, 2024 - 22:12 GMT

New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Revokes License of Physical Therapist

Final Consent Order TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (“Board”) has revoked the license of a North Jersey physical therapist who admitted to …

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Published on December 18, 2024 - 19:47 GMT

Statement of Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on the Court Decision Regarding the Supersession of the Paterson Police ...

We are deeply disappointed with today’s ruling — which comes nearly two years after the State took over the Paterson Police Department, having now spent millions of dollars to improve conditions in the City — and will be appealing immediately to the New …

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Published on December 18, 2024 - 02:38 GMT

Attorney General Platkin, Labor Commissioner Asaro-Angelo Obtain Nearly $300,000 in Back Pay and Penalties for Misclassified ...

View Settlement TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo today jointly announced a nearly $300,000 settlement with a newspaper delivery firm that …

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Published on December 17, 2024 - 21:43 GMT

Division of Law Recoveries for New Jersey Rose Nearly 37% in 2023

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that civil enforcement efforts in 2023 brought in nearly $596 million through recoveries resulting from lawsuits and investigations, nearly 37% higher than in 2022. Of that amount, $458.7 …

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