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Wharton NJ, a federal grand jury indicted a Morris County, New Jersey, man for allegedly possessing and distributing images of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Continue reading Morris County Man Indicted on Child Pornography Charges
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Jersey City NJ, a Jersey City attorney was charged with defrauding his clients of more than two million dollars, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
James R. Lisa, 67, is charged by indictment with three counts of wire fraud and four counts of aggravated identity theft. He was arraigned today by videoconference before U.S. Magistrate Judge José R. Almonte, pleaded not guilty and was release on $100,000 unsecured bond.
photos courtesy of the Office of Mayor Michael Serra
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Pompton Lakes NJ, early in the day Public Service Electric & Gas has confirmed “a possible explosion” at a home on Ramapo Avenue in Pompton Lakes. “PSE&G responded to the scene and turned off the gas at 3 a.m. at the curb,” said PSE&G spokesperson Rebecca Mazzarella.
Continue reading Home Explodes in Pompton Lakes Trapping 6 firefighters Inside
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New Brunswick NJ, on Jan. 10, attorneys for Children’s Health Defense (CHD) filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit challenging the New Jersey District Court judge’s Sep. 22, 2022 dismissal of CHD’s Aug. 16, 2021 lawsuit against Rutgers and university officials for their COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students to attend classes, whether in person or remotely. The mandate that began at the start of the 2021 Fall semester now requires full vaccination and boosters for students, faculty and staff.
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Long Valley NJ, A Morris County, man today admitted defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of more than $118,000 in disability benefits and sending an interstate text message threatening a federal agent with bodily injury, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Edison NJ, five men were sentenced today for their roles in a conspiracy to transport over $1.3 million worth of stolen perfume products out of New Jersey to Florida, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
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Basking Ridge NJ, a Somerset County, man today admitted possessing multiple images and videos of child sexual abuse, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Continue reading Repeat Offender Could Get 20 years for Child Pornography
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Paterson NJ, a Passaic County,man admitted producing one or more images of child sexual abuse and enticing a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Continue reading Paterson Man Admits Producing Child Porn and Online Enticement
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Newark NJ, fans of the hit TV show the “The Sopranos” now have the opportunity to live every day like one of their favorite mob bosses. The Newark home that was used as the set location for the residence of “Uncle Junior” is back on the market .For a mere $585,000 you could live like a kingpin . The four-bedroom home located at 380 Highland Avenue was last purchased in 2019 for $420,000.
Continue reading “Uncle Junior’s” Home featured on ‘The Sopranos’ up for sale in Newark
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Kinnelon NJ, two ice fishermen are believed to have drowned at Split Rock Reservoir in Kinnelon, according to authorities .Family members called 911 on Dec. 31 at 2 p.m., reporting the two were missing .
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Wayne NJ, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is investigating a possible cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in residents of neighboring municipalities across Passaic County and Bergen County.
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Newark NJ, in a civil complaint filed today, the Department of Justice alleges that AmerisourceBergen Corp. and two of its subsidiaries, AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp. and Integrated Commercialization Solutions LLC (AmerisourceBergen), collectively one of the country’s largest wholesale pharmaceutical distributors and one of the largest companies in America by revenue, violated the law in connection with the distribution of controlled substances to pharmacies and other customers across the country, contributing to the prescription opioid epidemic.
Continue reading DOJ sues AmerisourceBergen, Claims distributor helped ignite opioid epidemic
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Millburn NJ, an Essex County, man today admitted producing multiple videos depicting the sexual assault of children, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Continue reading Millburn Man Admits Producing Child Pornography in New Jersey and Overseas
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Newark NJ, The Mercy House, a resource and referral center operated by the Archdiocese of Newark’s Respect Life Office, will distribute more than 1,000 new and unwrapped toys to families in need during its Fifth Annual Christmas Giveaway at its Newark location (620 Clinton Avenue) on Friday, December 16, at 11 a.m.
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Newark NJ, a Nigerian man has been indicted for his role in computer hacking, wire fraud, and money laundering acts that defrauded companies of nearly $8 million after compromising companies’ business e-mail accounts, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
