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Presumption of Innocence: The Crucial Role of Lawyers in Defending Against Assault Allegations

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Assault allegations can have a devastating impact on an individual’s life, reputation, and future. However, every accused person is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This crucial principle highlights the need for skilled and experienced lawyers who can help individuals defend themselves against such accusations in court. In this blog post, we’ll explore the critical role that lawyers play in defending against assault allegations. From providing legal guidance to representing clients in court and negotiating plea bargains, a competent lawyer can make all the difference between acquittal and conviction. So let’s dive into it!

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Englewood Man Assaulted in Ridgewood on July 4th

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that on July 4th, patrol units were dispatched to 263 Franklin Avenue on a report of an assault in progress. Upon arrival an Englewood, N.J. resident reported he was the victim of an assault. The victim reported the actor fled prior to patrol’s arrival. The victim was treated for minor injuries and refused further medical treatment. The victim identified the actor and reported he will respond to sign a criminal complaint at a later time.

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Assemblywoman Phoebus Asks: #WhatIsJoshHiding

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October 26,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, Josh Gottheimer is covering-up information about a 2007 assault, according to accusations from concerned citizens in northern New Jersey. Court documents recently surfaced confirming that Gottheimer was sued for aggressively assaulting, discriminating against, and intimidating a tenant who lived in the same Washington, D.C. condo building.

“Why won’t Josh produce the settlement documents to show what really happened? What is he hiding?” said Assemblywoman Gail Phoebus. “If there’s no real scandal, Josh shouldn’t have an issue providing the voters of the Fifth District with answers.”

When asked about the lawsuit, Gottheimer’s team called it “frivolous,” but stopped short of denying the allegations. Gottheimer also said that the lawsuit was dismissed, but closer examination of the court documents reveal that the case was actually settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.

The terms of the settlement are not publicly available, and Gottheimer has refused to release them in the week since the documents surfaced. Calls for Gottheimer to share the details are growing, including questions about why he settled the case instead of having it heard in court.

We’ve repeatedly called on Gottheimer to answer for his actions, and asked: was the plaintiff was threatened or harassed to settle; what other non-monetary settlement was reached; and was the plaintiff offered political favors to drop the lawsuit?

Gottheimer says the lawsuit was simply dismissed but he conveniently leaves out the fact that it was settled out of court. He also refuses to say how much money the victim was paid and what else was offered to her in return for ending the lawsuit.

Gottheimer, a longtime Clinton ally and political strategist, has raised large amounts of money from around the country through his connections to the Clinton network and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s super PAC. He’s trying to use his D.C. connections and Clinton rolodex to buy a seat in Congress.

Gottheimer, who has run an almost entirely negative, mud-slinging campaign against Congressman Garrett, is also being called a hypocrite for claiming to stand with women while refusing to release details of the assault.

As is so often the case with Clinton cronies like Gottheimer, it’s clear that his actions don’t match his words.

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Gottheimer Camp Continues Cover up of Intimidation and Assault Allegations

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October 20,2016

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Ridgewood NJ,  Josh Gottheimer is covering up allegations about a court case where he was charged with aggressively intimidating and assaulting a woman. His campaign spin machine is intentionally misleading the press using carefully parsed phrases to obscure the truth.

  • How much does Josh Gottheimer believe the safety and security of women is worth?
  • How much did he pay this woman to forget his assault on her?

Josh Gottheimer has dismissed his assault of this woman as “frivolous.” If that’s the case, why won’t he just release the settlement? Instead, his campaign is simply using political spin to obfuscate reality.

Josh Gottheimer claims to stand for women, but as is so often the case with Clinton cronies, it’s clear that his actions don’t match his words.

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White House Watch: No Sign of Allegations Fallout Yet

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Friday, October 14, 2016

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Ridgewood Nj, According to Rassmussen ,at the close of a week that began with him trailing by seven points, Donald Trump still holds a slight lead over Hillary Clinton in today’s White House Watch survey despite a flurry of news reports alleging a history of sexual harassment on his part.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey of Likely U.S. Voters shows Trump with 43% support to Clinton’s 41%. That’s unchanged from yesterday. Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson picks up six percent (6%) of vote, and Green Party nominee Jill Stein has two percent (2%) backing. Four percent (4%) like another candidate, and five percent (5%) are undecided.