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Gun Violence

AG Platkin Announces Adoption of Standards and Processes for Microstamping-Enabled Firearms Roster

by | Aug 22, 2023 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: August 22, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralStatewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement Office- Ravi Ramanathan, Director  For Further Information: Media Inquiries-OAGpress@njoag.govMicrostamping...

Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Third Circuit Decision Reinstating New Jersey’s Firearm Public Nuisance Law

by | Aug 17, 2023 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: August 17, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-OAGpress@njoag.govWe are thrilled that a unanimous Third Circuit panel rejected the challenge to New Jersey’s public...

AG Platkin: 19 Defendants Charged in Takedown of Violent Perth Amboy Street Gang ‘Hot Boys Mafia,’ Suspected of Drug and Weapons Trafficking

by | Jul 26, 2023 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: July 26, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Derek Nececkas, Acting Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.govPERTH AMBOY — Attorney General...

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

by | Jun 29, 2023 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: June 29, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-OAGpress@njoag.gov"Justice Jackson is right: with “let-them-eat-cake obliviousness,” the Supreme Court has ignored the...

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

by | Jun 20, 2023 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: June 20, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-OAGpress@njoag.govOrder “We are extremely gratified that the Third Circuit recognized what we have always said: New Jersey...

AG Platkin Issues New Law Enforcement Directives to Monitor Effects of Increase in Firearm Carry Applications and Reduce Violent Gun Crime

by | Jun 14, 2023 | , ,

For Immediate Release: June 14, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today issued two firearms-related directives...

UPDATE: Bridgeton Man Found Guilty in Connection with Shooting of NJ State Police Detective in 2020 in Pittsgrove

by | May 31, 2023 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: May 31, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Thomas J. Eicher, Executive DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.govSALEM,...

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

by | May 4, 2023 | , , , , ,

For Immediate Release: May 4, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Thomas J. Eicher, Executive DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.govNEWARK —...

Environmental Justice

Lawsuit Filed by AG, NJDEP, and Division of Consumer Affairs Accuses Five Oil and Gas Companies of Misleading the Public About Their Products and Climate Change

by | Oct 18, 2022 | , ,

State Accuses Defendants of Deceptive Business Practices in Concealing the Risks Posed by Oil and Gas for Decades, Driving Ongoing Use of Fossil FuelsFor Immediate Release: October 18, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralFor...

Acting AG Platkin, DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Seven New Environmental Enforcement Actions, Six in Environmental Justice Communities

by | Aug 24, 2022 | , ,

Acting AG, DEP Commissioner Also Announce One Environmental Justice Case Settlement For Immediate Release: August 24, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee...

Acting AG Platkin, DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Natural Resource Damages Lawsuit against Monsanto and other Corporate Defendants over PCB Contamination

by | Aug 4, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: August 4, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralNJ Department of Environmental Protection- Shawn M. LaTourette, CommissionerFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee MooreOAGpress@njoag.govLarry Hajna...

Acting AG Platkin, DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. over Hazardous Waste Dumping in Native American Tribal Community

by | Jun 16, 2022 | , ,

Complaint Seeks Compensation for Natural Resource Damages; Ford Disposed of Toxic Paint Sludge, other Contaminants at Mining Site that Includes State-Recognized Tribal LandsFor Immediate Release: June 16, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Indictment of New York Man for Allegedly Discharging Sewage Waste into a Passaic County Lake

by | May 3, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: May 3, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Lyndsay V. Ruotolo, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa CoryellOAGpress@njoag.govSerpe Indictment TRENTON –...

Consumer Protection

New Jersey Licensing Board Permanently Revokes the License of Bergen County Chiropractor for Sexually Violating Four Female Patients

by | Sep 12, 2022 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: September 12, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Erica...

NJ Bureau of Securities Assesses $450,000 Penalty Against Hudson County Website Operator for Defrauding Investors

by | Aug 18, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: August 18, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorBureau of Securities- Amy G. Kopleton, Acting Bureau ChiefFor Further Information: Media...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Major Settlement with Trident Mortgage Company LP and Fox & Roach LP over Allegations of Race-Based ‘Redlining’ in Lending Practices in the Camden Area

by | Jul 27, 2022 | , , , , ,

For Immediate Release: July 27, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Rosemary DiSavino, Deputy DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee...

Acting AG Platkin Co-Leads $8 Million Settlement with Wawa Inc. over Data Breach that Compromised Millions of Payment Cards in New Jersey

by | Jul 26, 2022 | , , ,

Wawa Retail Store and Fuel Purchase Transactions Impacted; NJ to Receive $2.5 Million from Overall $8 Million Multistate SettlementFor Immediate Release: July 26, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Mallinckrodt to Pay More Than $230 Million to Settle Lawsuit Alleging Underpayment of Medicaid Drug Rebates

by | Jul 26, 2022 | , , ,

As Part of Settlement, NJ to Receive Nearly $2.8 Million in Restitution and Other RecoveriesFor Immediate Release: July 26, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Tracy M. Thompson,...

Acting AG Platkin, Division of Consumer Affairs Issue Warning Letters To Businesses Failing to Disclose Surcharges for Using Credit, Debit or Pre-Paid Cards

by | Jul 22, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: July 22, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Erica LockhartOAGpress@njoag.govNEWARK – Today, Acting...

Acting AG Platkin, Banking and Insurance Commissioner Caride Secure $1.9 Million Judgment Against NJ Family for Mortgage Relief Scheme Targeting Financially Struggling Homeowners

by | Jul 22, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: July 22, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

NJ Pharmacy Board Temporarily Suspends License of Hudson County Pharmacist Arrested for Allegedly Selling Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

by | Jul 21, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: July 21, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

Acting AG Platkin Announces the Arrest of Hudson County Pharmacist Charged with Selling Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Record Cards to Individuals Who Did Not Receive the Vaccine

by | Jul 1, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: July 1, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Tracy M. Thompson, Insurance Fraud ProsecutorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Mallinckrodt Bankruptcy Plan Goes Effective, Resulting in Over a Billion Dollars for New Jersey and Other Public Creditors to Use toward Opioid Abatement

by | Jun 30, 2022 | , , , , ,

As Part of Mallinckrodt Bankruptcy Plan, New Jersey and its Subdivisions to Receive Approximately $30 Million Dollars from Dublin-Based Pharmaceutical Company that Flooded Market with Highly Addictive Opioid Painkillers, Downplayed RisksFor Immediate Release: June 30,...

Acting AG Platkin: 4,660 New Jersey Student Borrowers to Benefit from U.S. Department of Education’s Discharge of Corinthian Students’ Federal Loans

by | Jun 30, 2022 | , , ,

DOE action means total of $48.8 million in loan cancellations for NJ student borrowersFor Immediate Release: June 30, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Settlement with Carnival Cruise Line over 2019 Data Breach that Compromised Personal Information from its Employees and Customers

by | Jun 22, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: June 22, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee...

New Jersey Bureau of Securities Takes Action Against Secaucus-Based National Realty Investment Advisors, Citing Massive Nationwide Securities Fraud

by | Jun 21, 2022 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: June 21, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorBureau of Securities- Amy G. Kopleton, Acting Bureau ChiefDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long,...

Acting AG Platkin, DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. over Hazardous Waste Dumping in Native American Tribal Community

by | Jun 16, 2022 | , ,

Complaint Seeks Compensation for Natural Resource Damages; Ford Disposed of Toxic Paint Sludge, other Contaminants at Mining Site that Includes State-Recognized Tribal LandsFor Immediate Release: June 16, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Actions Against “Capri Institute” Alleging the NJ Cosmetology and Hair Styling School Defrauded Students and Failed to Meet Curriculum Requirements for Licensure

by | Jun 7, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: June 7, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

Acting Attorney General Platkin: Company and Its Owner Ordered to Pay over $10 Million for Defrauding Timeshare Owners

by | May 26, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: May 26, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee...

Acting AG Platkin Announces $19 Million Settlement over Allegations that Ford Motor Co. Misled Consumers about Hybrids’ Fuel Economy, Pickup Trucks’ Payload Capacity

by | May 24, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: May 24, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee MooreOAGpress@njoag.govAssurance of Voluntary Compliance...

Acting AG Platkin: New Jersey Launches Investigation of Social Media Platforms Discord and Twitch in Wake of Buffalo Shooting

by | May 23, 2022 | , , ,

Probe Seeks to Determine if the Platforms’ Policy Enforcement Practices Contribute to the Proliferation of Violent Extremism and Hateful Conduct. For Immediate Release: May 23, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of...

Acting AG Platkin: Division of Consumer Affairs Reaches Settlements Totaling Nearly $400,000 with Three Car Dealerships over Alleged Consumer Protection Violations

by | May 20, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Gema de las...

Acting AG Platkin and Division of Consumer Affairs Warn About Price Gouging Law in Effect and Potential Fraud Concerning Sale of Baby Formula

by | May 19, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: May 19, 2022 Office of The Attorney General - Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs - Cari Fais, Acting Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries- Gema de las Heras DCApress@dca.njoag.gov NEWARK – As...

Acting AG Platkin Reaches Settlement with Real Estate and Financial Group over Data Breach and Inadequate Cybersecurity Measures

by | May 18, 2022 | , , ,

Weichert Realtors and Affiliates Will Pay $1.2 Million and Revamp Data Security MeasuresFor Immediate Release: May 18, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of...

NJ Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Temporarily Suspends License of Veterinarian Facing Criminal Charges for the Alleged Mistreatment of Animals Under His Care

by | May 18, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michael Long, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Gema de las...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Two Women Indicted on Conspiracy and Insurance Fraud for Allegedly Submitting Dozens of Fraudulent Health Claims

by | May 13, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: May 13, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Tracy M. Thompson, Insurance Fraud ProsecutorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-K.C. LopezOAGpress@njoag.gov...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Unlicensed Insurance Producer Indicted in Connection to Alleged Scheme to Obtain Annual Insurance Premium Payments from Loan Servicers

by | May 11, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: May 11, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Tracy M. Thompson, Insurance Fraud Prosecutor For Further Information: Media Inquiries-K.C. LopezOAGpress@njoag.gov...

AG Platkin: New Jersey Bureau of Securities Revokes Registrations of Monmouth County Financial Advisers and Assesses $800,000 in Civil Penalties for Securities Law Violations

by | May 9, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: May 9, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Howard Pine, Acting DirectorBureau of Securities- Amy G. Kopleton, Acting Bureau ChiefDivision of Law- Michelle L. Miller,...

Acting AG Platkin: New Jersey Consumers Will Receive Millions from $141 Million Nationwide Settlement with Intuit over Deceptive TurboTax “Free” Filing Campaign

by | May 4, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: May 4, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Howard Pine, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michelle L. Miller, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Indictment of New York Man for Allegedly Discharging Sewage Waste into a Passaic County Lake

by | May 3, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: May 3, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Lyndsay V. Ruotolo, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa CoryellOAGpress@njoag.govSerpe Indictment TRENTON –...

Acting AG Platkin: Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Alert on Gift Card Scams and Guidelines for Retailers to Prevent Fraud

by | Apr 29, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: April 29, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Howard Pine, Acting DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Gema de las HerasDCApress@dca.njoag.govNEWARK – Acting...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Five Charged in Connection with Alleged Internet Fraud Scheme That Obtained More Than $1 Million

by | Apr 14, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: April 14, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Lyndsay V. Ruotolo, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-K.C. LopezOAGpress@njoag.gov A. Signo Complaint | S....

Acting AG Platkin Announces Penalties against Four Pharmacies for Alleged Violations in the Sale of COVID-19 Antigen Tests

by | Mar 31, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michelle L. Miller, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Gema de...

Acting AG Platkin: State Secures Judgment for over $175,000 against Florida Company for Selling Large Capacity Ammunition Magazines into NJ

by | Mar 30, 2022 | , , , , ,

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michelle L. Miller, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee...

New Jersey Bureau of Securities Orders Cryptocurrency Company ‘Voyager Digital’ to Stop Offering and Selling Interest-Bearing Accounts

by | Mar 29, 2022 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: March 29, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorBureau of Securities- Amy Kopleton, Acting Bureau ChiefDivision of Law- Michelle L. Miller,...

Acting AG Platkin Partners with FCC on Robocall Investigations to Protect New Jersey Consumers and Businesses

by | Mar 28, 2022 | , , ,

Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Establishes Collaboration to Investigate “Spoofing” and Robocall Scam CampaignsFor Immediate Release: March 28, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey,...

Acting AG Platkin: New Jersey Bureau of Securities Revokes Registrations of Broker-Dealer Agent Accused of Stealing from Elderly Clients

by | Mar 14, 2022 | , , ,

Rivero Jr. Allegedly Exploited Personal Relationships to Gain Access to the Funds of Spanish-Speaking Family Friends and Other Vulnerable Elderly ClientsFor Immediate Release: March 14, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney...

Acting AG Platkin: New Jersey Co-Leading Multistate Investigation into TikTok’s Potential Harms to Minors

by | Mar 2, 2022 | , , , ,

Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Probing Effects of TikTok Usage by Young UsersFor Immediate Release: March 2, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorDivision of Law-...

Acting AG Platkin Urges Consumers Who May Have Been Affected by T-Mobile Data Breach to Take Steps to Protect Their Information

by | Mar 2, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: March 2, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michelle L. Miller, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee...

Acting AG Platkin: Cryptocurrency Lending Platform BlockFi Agrees to $100 Million Settlement with State and Federal Securities Regulators

by | Feb 14, 2022 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: February 14, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorBureau of Securities- Amy Kopleton, Acting Bureau ChiefDivision of Law- Michelle L....

Acting AG Bruck Announces Unregistered Investment Adviser Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Stealing $471,602 From Investors

by | Feb 3, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: February 3, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal JusticeLyndsay V. Ruotolo, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-K.C. LopezOAGpress@njoag.gov TRENTON – Acting Attorney...

Acting AG Bruck: Division of Consumer Affairs Takes Action to Address Sales of License Plate Frames that Result in Drivers Being Pulled Over

by | Jan 28, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: January 28, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Gema de las HerasDCApress@dca.njoag.govNEWARK –...

Acting AG Bruck: Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Warnings to Businesses over Complaints of High Prices for COVID-19 Home Test Kits

by | Jan 14, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: January 14, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Gema de las HerasDCApress@dca.njoag.govNEWARK – With...

Acting AG Bruck: New Jersey Student Loan Borrowers to Receive More than $60 Million in Relief from Settlement with Navient Corp. in State’s Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive, Misleading Tactics by the Student Loan Servicer

by | Jan 13, 2022 | , , ,

Settlement Is Part of $1.85 Billion Nationwide ResolutionFor Immediate Release: January 13, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michelle...

Civil Rights

Division on Civil Rights Takes Enforcement Action Against 35 Housing Providers for Failing to Comply with the Fair Chance in Housing Act

by | Feb 12, 2024 | , , , , ,

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued 35 Notices of Violation to housing providers across the State for allegedly violating New Jersey’s Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA).

AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Announce Enforcement Actions to Combat Housing Discrimination

by | Jan 16, 2024 | , , , , , ,

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in 14 cases alleging violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination’s (LAD) prohibition against denying housing opportunity because of a lawful source of income such as government rental assistance.

Attorney General Platkin Announces Settlement with Mercer County Community College Resolving Allegations of Disability Discrimination Involving COVID-19

by | Oct 30, 2023 | , , , ,

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has entered into a Consent Order and Decree resolving a complaint alleging that Mercer County Community College discriminated against an employee who contracted COVID-19.

AG Platkin and Director Iyer Issue Statement on Addressing Bias in K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Universities in New Jersey

by | Oct 27, 2023 | , , , , , , ,

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Sundeep Iyer, Director of the Division on Civil Rights, have issued a statement in response to the recent rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia in K-12 schools and on college and university campuses.

Attorney General Platkin Announces Agreement with Gloucester County Institute of Technology to Ensure Non-Discriminatory and Equitable Hair Styling Education

by | Oct 16, 2023 | , , ,

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) today announced an agreement with the Gloucester County Vocational-Technical School District that ensures the cosmetology program at the Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT) will instruct all of its students in the theory and practice of styling Black and other textured hair.

AG Platkin anuncia la presentación de una demanda de derechos civiles alegando que el Tribunal Municipal de Millville discriminó a los litigantes hispanos

by | Aug 8, 2023 | , , , ,

Para liberación inmediata: August 8, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Fiscal generalDivisión de derechos civiles- Sundeep Iyer, DirectorDivisión de leyes- Michael T.G. Long, DirectorPara más información contactar a: Tara...

Opioids

Acting AG Platkin Announces $6 Million in Federal Funding to Implement ‘Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion’ Program in 6 Pilot Sites Throughout New Jersey

by | Feb 17, 2022 | , ,

‘LEAD’ Program Allows Police to Redirect Certain At-Risk, Low-Level Offenders to Community-Based Services Instead of ProsecutionFor Immediate Release: February 17, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralNJ CARES- Kelly E. Levy,...

Acting AG Bruck Announces 100% Participation by New Jersey Counties and Municipalities in Historic $26 Billion Opioid Settlement

by | Feb 2, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: February 2, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee MooreOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J....

Acting AG Bruck Announces New Jersey Will Join $26 Billion Settlements with Three Drug Distributors and Johnson & Johnson over Their Role in Opioid Crisis

by | Aug 20, 2021 | , , ,

  New Jersey Could Receive Well over $600 Million to Address the Opioid Crisis For Immediate Release: August 20, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney General  For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee Moore609-292-4791Citizen...

AG Grewal Announces Resolution with Sackler Family, Purdue Pharma over Role in Creating Opioid Crisis in New Jersey, Nationwide

by | Jul 8, 2021 | , ,

Resolution Secures Millions of Dollars to the State for Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery; Requires Unprecedented Public DisclosureFor Immediate Release: July 8, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media...

AG Grewal Announces Grants to Establish “Opioid Response Teams” in Five Cities Throughout New Jersey

by | Jun 1, 2021 | , , , ,

Teams to Provide 24/7 Crisis Intervention for Individuals Suffering from Opioid Addiction.For Immediate Release: June 1, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting DirectorDivision of...

Attorney General Grewal and Colonel Callahan Announce Takedown of Two Fentanyl Pill Pressing Mills in Passaic County

by | Mar 1, 2021 | , , ,

Operation led by the New Jersey State Police Opioid Enforcement Task Force led to Seizure of Approximately 2.7 Kilograms of Fentanyl and 1,000 Fentanyl PillsFor Immediate Release: March 1, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralNew...

Four Defendants Arrested on Charges They Conspired to Illegally Obtain and Distribute Oxycodone Out of a Pharmacy in Warren County

by | Feb 24, 2021 | , , ,

Former Pharmacist-in-Charge at Panther Valley Pharmacy in Allamuchy, N.J., among those charged For Immediate Release: February, 24, 2021 Office of The Attorney General - Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General Division of Criminal Justice - Veronica Allende, Director For...

AG Grewal Announces Four Regulatory Actions Addressing New Jersey’s Opioid Addiction Epidemic

by | Feb 18, 2021 | , , , , ,

Newly Adopted Rule Requires Doctors to Co-Prescribe Naloxone to Patients at Risk of OverdoseFor Immediate Release: February 18, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralNJ CARES- Sharon M. Joyce, DirectorDivision of Consumer Affairs-...

AG Grewal Announces Settlement with Global Consulting Firm McKinsey & Co. over Its Role in “Turbocharging” the Opioid Epidemic

by | Feb 4, 2021 | , , ,

NJ will receive about $16 million in nationwide deal worth $573 millionFor Immediate Release: February 4, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralNJ CARES- Sharon M. Joyce, DirectorDivision of Consumer Affairs- Kaitlin A. Caruso, Acting...

AG Grewal Announces Multi-Million Dollar Settlement with Insys Therapeutics Founder John Kapoor over His Role in Fueling the Opioid Epidemic

by | Jan 21, 2021 | , , ,

Money Recovered in the Settlement Will Help Fund the State's Response to the Opioid Epidemic For Immediate Release: January 21, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralNJ CARES- Sharon M. Joyce, DirectorDivision of Consumer Affairs For...

Twelve Arrested in Takedown of Gang-Related Drug Ring that Sold Large Amounts of Heroin and Cocaine out of Drug Mills in Paterson Division of Criminal Justice and Paterson Police Department led “Operation 42-50” targeting a local set of the Crips street gang that was trafficking drugs in a violent neighborhood

by | Oct 22, 2020 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: October 22, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General Division on Criminal Justice- Veronica Allende, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter Aseltine609-292-4791Citizen Inquiries-609-984-5828Paterson...

Policing Policy

AG Platkin and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan Announce New Jersey State Police Awarded Over $500,000 Federal Grant to Expand ARRIVE Together Mental Health Crisis Response Initiative

by | Nov 14, 2022 | , , , ,

Funds will go toward State Police’s Cumberland County program as well as to sub-grantees in other areas of the StateFor Immediate Release: November 14, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralNew Jersey State Police- Colonel Patrick J....

Acting AG Platkin Issues Guidelines to Ensure the Accommodation of Pregnant Police Officers

by | Aug 25, 2022 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: August 25, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralNew Jersey State Police- Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, SuperintendentDivision of Criminal Justice- Pearl Minato, Director For Further Information: Media...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Expansion of “ARRIVE Together” Crisis Response Initiative to Elizabeth and Linden Police Departments

by | Jun 6, 2022 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: June 6, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-K.C. LopezOAGpress@njoag.gov TRENTON – Acting Attorney Matthew J. Platkin today announced the expansion of a program...

Acting AG Platkin Announces Charges Against Six Correctional Police Officers in Ongoing Investigation Surrounding Inmate Assault at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility

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For Immediate Release: June 3, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Thomas J. Eicher, Executive DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-K.C. LopezOAGpress@njoag.gov...

AG’s Office Releases 911 Calls, Video Footage, and Radio Communications Related to Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Hillsborough on January 9, 2022

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For Immediate Release: February 28, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Thomas J. Eicher, Executive DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter...

State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Sheriff’s Officers Involved in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Paterson, N.J., on May 23, 2020

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For Immediate Release: February 23, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Thomas J. Eicher, Executive Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter...

Acting Attorney General Platkin Issues Updated Guidance on Law Enforcement Involvement in Election Activities and Protections Against Unlawful Voter Intimidation

by | Feb 18, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: February 18, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee MooreOAGpress@njoag.govView Guidance TRENTON – Acting Attorney...

AG’s Office Releases 911 Calls and Video Footage Related to Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Keansburg on January 6, 2022

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For Immediate Release: February 3, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Thomas J. Eicher, Executive DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter...

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