The State of New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety Office Press Releases

• Published on July 10, 2023 - 20:58 GMT

  AG Platkin Announces New Senior Attorney to Lead a New Office Focusing on Developing Alternative and Community Responses to Mental ...

  TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that a new senior-level position has been established to develop innovative non-law enforcement, community-based responses to mental health emergencies, as well as to implement the statewide …

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• Published on July 10, 2023 - 13:34 GMT

  Attorney General’s Office Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Jersey City

  JERSEY CITY — The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Jersey City, New Jersey. One male civilian sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time. …

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• Published on July 7, 2023 - 17:40 GMT

  Grand Jury Indicts New Jersey Department of Corrections Police Officer with Official Misconduct

  TRENTON — A state grand jury last week voted to indict New Jersey Department of Corrections Correctional Police Officer Giuseppe Mandara with one count of second-degree official misconduct in connection with an August 23, 2019 physical altercation with a …

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• Published on July 5, 2023 - 18:57 GMT

  Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Overnight Gun Violence in Paterson

  “This weekend we saw gun violence impact communities across our country – and tragically our own state was not immune. Last night, as we celebrated our nation’s independence, the City of Paterson experienced two shooting incidents that resulted in the …

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• Published on July 5, 2023 - 14:14 GMT

  Division on Civil Rights Takes Enforcement Action Against Housing Providers for Failing to Comply with the Fair Chance in Housing ...

  TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued 30 Notices of Violation to housing providers across the State for allegedly violating New Jersey’s Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA).  …

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• Published on July 1, 2023 - 02:43 GMT

  Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Notices Limited Brewery Licensees and Temporary Permit Holders Concerning License Renewals ...

  Renewal Notice TRENTON – In a notice delivered to all limited brewery licensees and limited brewery Temporary Authorization Permit (TAP) holders today, the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“Division”) announced that limited brewery …

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• Published on June 30, 2023 - 22:00 GMT

  AG Platkin: Four Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Hits Officers, Crashes into Homeland Security Agent’s Car While Attempting to Elude ...

  NEWARK — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that four defendants were arrested and charged after they tried to flee from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle in Newark, resulting in several collisions as well as injuries to three officers and one …

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• Published on June 30, 2023 - 22:00 GMT

  AG Platkin: Previously Indicted Paterson School Bus Company Operator Indicted Again for Allegedly Continuing to Use Unqualified ...

  PATERSON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a new indictment against Shelim Khalique, the operator of a pair of Paterson school bus companies who had been previously indicted in June 2020 for allegedly using unqualified drivers to …

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• Published on June 30, 2023 - 14:07 GMT

  AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Take Enforcement Action to Combat LGBTQIA+ Discrimination

  TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in three cases alleging discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression …

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• Published on June 29, 2023 - 18:45 GMT

  Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Today’s Decision Regarding Affirmative Action in College Admissions

  “Justice Jackson is right: with “let-them-eat-cake obliviousness,” the Supreme Court has ignored the institutional racism that millions of Americans continue to endure. Racism will not end because Chief Justice Roberts and five of his colleagues deemed it …

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• Published on June 29, 2023 - 12:28 GMT

  *** MEDIA ADVISORY June 29, 2023 *** Attorney General Platkin, Division of Consumer Affairs Host “Safe Summer 2023” Boardwalk ...

  WHAT: Attorney General Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs to host “Safe Summer 2023” boardwalk event showcasing the Division’s annual enforcement initiative designed to promote a family-friendly environment at the Jersey Shore. The “Safe Summer” …

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• Published on June 28, 2023 - 17:20 GMT

  Attorney General Platkin and DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Proposed Settlement with Solvay Polymers Regarding “Forever ...

  Explainer Video TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette today announced a proposed settlement with Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC that would ensure the remediation of contamination, …

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• Published on June 27, 2023 - 21:32 GMT

  ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** AG Platkin and DEP Commissioner LaTourette to Announce Historic Settlement Regarding the Remediation of PFAS ...

  What: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette to make a significant announcement regarding remediation of PFAS pollution, commonly referred to “forever chemicals,” which are known to …

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• Published on June 26, 2023 - 20:26 GMT

  AG Platkin and Acting Commissioner Allen-McMillan Announce Joint Statement from Division on Civil Rights and Department of ...

  View Full Statement Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Acting Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan today announced that the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) and DOE have issued the joint statement below to …

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• Published on June 26, 2023 - 15:15 GMT

  AG Platkin and the New Jersey State Police Announce $800,000 in Federal Grant Funding to Expand Operation Helping Hand to Aid ...

  TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today announced a significant expansion of resources and support to aid individuals battling substance use disorder (SUD). After …

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• Published on June 23, 2023 - 22:16 GMT

  AG Platkin Leads Support for New Federal Rule Designed to Reduce Barriers to Healthcare for New Jersey Dreamers

  Letter of Support TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Plakin today led a multistate letter of support for a new rule aimed at expanding Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) eligibility to individuals receiving deferred action pursuant to the Deferred …

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• Published on June 23, 2023 - 18:50 GMT

  Ex-Camden Housing Authority Supervisor Pleads Guilty After Issuing Over $150K in Section 8 Checks to Her Own Company and a Family ...

  CAMDEN — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that an ex-manager with the City of Camden Housing Authority has pleaded guilty in connection with the authority giving Section 8 funds, designed to subsidize the rent of low-income tenants, to a …

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• Published on June 23, 2023 - 17:01 GMT

  AG Platkin: Union County Restaurant Operator Facing Up to Three Years in State Prison for Fraudulently Failing to Pay Nearly $500,...

  TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced that the operator of a restaurant in Union County, New Jersey, is facing up to three years in state prison for failing to remit nearly $500,000 in New Jersey sales taxes he collected over a …

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• Published on June 22, 2023 - 14:19 GMT

  AG Platkin, DCR Announce Filing of Civil Rights Complaints and Applications Seeking to Immediately Prohibit Implementation of ...

  Manalapan-Englishtown Superior Court Complaint | Brief Seeking Temporary Restraints (Manalapan-Englishtown) | Manalapan-Englishtown Administrative Complaint Marlboro Superior Court Complaint | Brief Seeking Temporary Restraints (Marlboro) | Marlboro …

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• Published on June 21, 2023 - 22:32 GMT

  Attorney General’s Office Investigating Vehicle Crash Resulting in the Death of a Motorcyclist in Springfield Township Who Was ...

  SPRINGFIELD, N.J. – The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a vehicle crash that occurred in Springfield Township in Burlington County on June 20, 2023, while an off-duty member of the New Jersey State Police in an unmarked police vehicle followed …

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