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N.J. man died after inmate stabbed him because he didn’t get proper medical care, suit alleges
Ashton Barthelus, 26, has been charged with murder in the death of Dan Gelin, 27. → Read More
Cops tried to nab N.J. man for drunk driving. He slowly died in their custody.
An autopsy found no alcohol or drugs in Juan Restrepo's system. → Read More
N.J. sergeant convicted of helping officers who robbed residents files another appeal
Former Paterson police Sgt. Michael Cheff was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison last month. → Read More
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DOC names interim deputy commissioner for ranking official under investigation
Willie Bonds, who has been with the New Jersey Department of Corrections for over 20 years, takes over as acting interim deputy commissioner. → Read More
N.J. county settles case for $750K after woman says she was shackled during labor
The federal lawsuit was filed in 2020. → Read More
N.J. sergeant gets 33 months in prison for helping corrupt cops steal from residents
Former Paterson police Sgt. Michael Cheff was the last person to be sentenced in the case. → Read More
2 more N.J. cops sentenced to federal prison for targeting and robbing residents
The squad's supervisor, Michael Cheff, is set to be sentenced Monday. → Read More
Three cops convicted of robbing N.J. residents get up to two years in federal prison.
The former Paterson police officers, part of the "Robbery Squad," were sentenced in federal court Thursday. → Read More
Thousands of prisoners, staff had no A/C during hot summer months, report says
The temperature in one prison cell was 94 degrees last month. → Read More
Rapper Fetty Wap’s bail revoked after he threatens to kill snitch
Last year, federal authorities in New York charged William Junior Maxwell II, also known as Fetty Wap, with conspiring to distribute and possess controlled substances. → Read More
Gov. Murphy puts $10M towards anti-violence services after calls for more money
There are nine hospital-based violence intervention programs in New Jersey. → Read More
N.J. cop acquitted on federal charges sues city for $582K in back pay, attorney fees
Atlantic City cop Sterling Wheaten was not guilty of charges that he violated an individual’s civil rights and falsified a report. → Read More
N.J. sergeant convicted of leading cops who robbed residents denied new trial
Paterson police Sgt. Michael Cheff was convicted of conspiring to deprive an individual of civil rights under the color of law and falsifying a police report. → Read More
Transgender woman who impregnated 2 inmates removed from N.J.’s female prison
Demi Minor, 27, was transferred to Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, a prison for young adult offenders in Burlington County, last month, a Department of Corrections spokesman said. → Read More
N.J.’s longest-serving elected county official sued for years of alleged sexual harassment
The lawsuit was filed in federal court in May. → Read More
FBI warns Asian business owners of burglars targeting them
The victims are targeted partly due to the stereotype that Asian business owners have items of high value in their homes, the FBI said. → Read More
N.J. man admits role in murder of federal witness
Ali Hill, of East Orange, is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 3. → Read More
Attorney asks judge to enforce $10M settlement for N.J. man paralyzed in police encounter
The parties agreed on the settlement last month, though it has not been paid. → Read More
Convicted Paterson cop led officers who robbed residents. Now, he wants a new trial
Paterson police Sgt. Michael Cheff was convicted during a one-week trial last month. → Read More