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

• Published on May 26, 2023 - 14:38 GMT

  UPDATE: AG Platkin Announces Sentencing of Two Men Who Used Phony Deeds for Atlantic City Properties to Defraud Investors

  MAYS LANDING — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the sentencing of two Atlantic County men who had pleaded guilty after producing fake deeds for Atlantic City properties in order to scam real estate investors out of over half-a-million …

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• Published on May 25, 2023 - 22:08 GMT

  AG Platkin and Acting DOE Commissioner Allen-McMillan Release a Resource Guide for Addressing Bias in K-12 Schools

  Addressing Bias in K-12 Schools TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Acting Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan today announced the release of the “Addressing Bias in K-12 Schools” resource guide, which …

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• Published on May 25, 2023 - 22:07 GMT

  Attorney General Platkin Announces Guilty Pleas in $1.3 Million Internet Fraud Scheme Involving Fictitious Sale of Aviation ...

  TRENTON–Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced guilty pleas in a $1.3 million internet fraud scheme that tricked businesses throughout the U.S. and abroad into paying for specialized aviation equipment that was never received. Four individuals …

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• Published on May 25, 2023 - 16:06 GMT

  AG Platkin, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Remind Motorists to Practice Safe Driving during the “101 Days of Summer”

  TRENTON–As summer approaches, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) want to remind all New Jersey residents and visitors about the importance of safe driving during this busy season. Beautiful weather, coupled …

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• Published on May 25, 2023 - 12:07 GMT

  UPDATE: Grand Jury Indicts Mantua Police Officer on Manslaughter Charge in September 2021 Fatal Shooting of Homeowner

  TRENTON — A state grand jury on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 voted to file a criminal charge against a Mantua Township police officer in connection with the death of Charles Sharp III, 49, of Mantua, N.J., who was shot and fatally wounded by the officer on …

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• Published on May 23, 2023 - 22:50 GMT

  Attorney General Platkin Joins Multistate Complaint Against Avid Telecom Over Illegal Robocalls

  Multistate Complaint NEWARK—Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today joined a multistate lawsuit against Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky, and its vice president Stacey S. Reeves, for …

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• Published on May 23, 2023 - 20:41 GMT

  Grand Jury Declines to File Charges in Police-Involved Shooting in Long Branch that Killed Virginia Man on November 6, 2021

  TRENTON — A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Mark D. Walker II, 34, of Woodbridge, Virginia, who was shot and fatally wounded by police officers in Long Branch, N.J., …

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• Published on May 23, 2023 - 16:16 GMT

  Attorney General Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Announce Consent Agreements in Family Leave Act Cases

  TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has finalized consent decrees resulting in the recovery of a total of over $200,000 in relief in two cases alleging that employers violated the New Jersey …

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• Published on May 22, 2023 - 19:24 GMT

  New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces 1st Quarter 2023 Total Gaming Revenue Results

  ATLANTIC CITY —  Casino Net Revenue and Gross Operating Profit: Based upon filings from the casino licensees made with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, the casino licensees reported 1st quarter 2023 Net Revenue of $756.6 million, reflecting a 4.6% …

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• Published on May 22, 2023 - 15:17 GMT

  AG’s Division of Criminal Justice Issues New Guidance on Enforcing Laws Against Misuse of ATVs, Off-Road Vehicles in Parks, ...

  TRENTON — With summer approaching, the Attorney General’s Office today issued new guidance clarifying state law on the improper use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in parks, preserves and other protected natural spaces as well …

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• Published on May 22, 2023 - 15:17 GMT

  AG Platkin, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Announce the Beginning of the 2023 “Click It or Ticket” Seat Belt Enforcement ...

  2023 Grantee List TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS) today announced the start of New Jersey’s annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, reminding drivers and passengers that seat belts save lives. …

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• Published on May 19, 2023 - 20:35 GMT

  Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Temporary Injunction Prohibiting Implementation of Hanover Twp. Board of ...

  We are gratified that the Superior Court has temporarily prohibited the Hanover Township Board of Education from implementing its policy requiring school staff to out LGBTQ+ youth to their parents. That prohibition will remain in effect until the court has …

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• Published on May 18, 2023 - 18:46 GMT

  AG Platkin Announces Grantees in Trenton, Atlantic City That Will Receive $130K to Run Youth Boxing Programs

  TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB) Commissioner Larry Hazzard Sr. today announced the selection of a Trenton boxing gym and mentoring program to receive grant funding to operate an amateur …

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• Published on May 18, 2023 - 16:40 GMT

  AG Platkin: Cumberland County Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Nearly $850,000 from His Employer

  TRENTON–Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that a former office worker at a Cumberland County trucking company pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $850,000 from his employer over a three-year period. The case was investigated by the …

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• Published on May 17, 2023 - 18:39 GMT

  AG Platkin Announces Filing of Civil Rights Complaint and Application Seeking to Immediately Prohibit Implementation of Hanover ...

  Administrative Complaint | Superior Court Complaint | Brief Seeking Temporary Restraints TRENTON–Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today the filing of a Division on Civil Rights (DCR) complaint challenging an unlawful policy enacted last night …

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• Published on May 17, 2023 - 16:39 GMT

  AG Platkin Announces New Charges of Sexual Assault Against Man Accused of Kidnapping, Holding Woman Captive for Nearly a Year

  James W. Parrillo Jr. *Known to Go By Different Names* If You or Someone You Know Has Information on This Man Please Call New Jersey State Police at 855-363-6548 Indictment TRENTON–Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced charges of first-degree …

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• Published on May 16, 2023 - 18:02 GMT

  AG Platkin Co-Leads $2.5-Million Multistate Settlement with EyeMed Over Data Breach that Compromised the Personal Information of ...

  Consent Order NEWARK–Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that New Jersey is co-leading, with Oregon and Florida, an overall $2.5-million settlement with EyeMed Vision Care (“EyeMed”) that resolves an investigation into a data breach that …

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• Published on May 16, 2023 - 18:02 GMT

  UPDATE: Attorney General’s Office Releases Identities of the Decedent and Officers in Police-Involved Shooting in Newark

  NEWARK — The Attorney General’s Office today identified the decedent and the officers involved in the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 3, 2023 in Newark, N.J. The civilian who died during the encounter has been identified as Everett …

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• Published on May 16, 2023 - 18:02 GMT

  Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Today’s Ruling Regarding Firearms in Sensitive Places

  TRENTON—Today’s decision is devastating for public safety. Over and over, the evidence has shown that keeping firearms out of sensitive places will keep our residents safe, and our elected officials passed sensible laws to do exactly that. But the court …

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• Published on May 16, 2023 - 18:02 GMT

  New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces April 2023 Total Gaming Revenue Results

  ATLANTIC CITY — Today the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the April 2023 total gaming revenue results. Casino Win: Based upon filings with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, Casino Win for the nine casino hotel properties was $231.5 …

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