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Gun Violence

Essex County Man Sentenced to Three Years in State Prison for Weapons Conviction in Auto Theft Task Force Investigation

by | Apr 18, 2023 | , , , , ,

For Immediate Release: April 18, 2023 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralNew Jersey State Police- Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, SuperintendentOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Al Garcia, Interim Insurance Fraud ProsecutorFor...

AG Platkin Announces 22-Year Prison Sentence for Cumberland County Man Convicted of Firing Gun at Car Occupied by Three People, Killing One

by | Apr 17, 2023 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: April 17, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Pearl Minato, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa CoryellOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J....

AG Platkin Leads Multistate Condemnation of Major Credit Card Companies’ About-Face on Pledge to Implement New Merchant Code to Help Flag Potential Mass Shooters and Gun Traffickers

by | Mar 16, 2023 | , ,

For Immediate Release: March 16, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa CoryellOAGpress@njoag.govLetter TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today led a coalition of Attorneys...

AG Platkin: 15 Alleged Members of a Paterson Gun Trafficking Ring Charged with Transporting Guns from South Carolina for Illegal Sale in NJ

by | Nov 3, 2022 | , , ,

NJ State Police Investigation Dismantles Ring, Recovers 12 Weapons, Including an Assault RifleFor Immediate Release: November 3, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Pearl Minato, DirectorFor Further...

Governor Murphy, Attorney General Platkin Announce a Total of $20M in State and Federal Violence Intervention Grants Available for Community Organizations, Hospitals

by | Oct 26, 2022 | , , , ,

The Community-Based and Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs are focused on ending cycles of violence across New JerseyFor Immediate Release: October 26, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Violence...

AG Platkin Leads Multistate Support for Adoption by Major Credit Card Companies of New Merchant Code for Gun Sales by Arms Retailers

by | Sep 30, 2022 | , ,

For Immediate Release: September 30, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee MooreOAGpress@njoag.govLetter of Support TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today led a coalition of...

Acting AG Platkin Announces 11-Year Prison Sentence for Middlesex County Man Convicted of Illegally Transporting Guns from Georgia into New Jersey

by | Sep 27, 2022 | , , ,

Investigation by NJSP and ATF Led to Seizure of Five Handguns and an Assault WeaponFor Immediate Release: September 27, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Pearl Minato, DirectorFor Further...

Governor Murphy and Acting AG Platkin Announce $10 Million in Federal Funds to Support Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs that Reduce the Cycle of Gun Violence in Communities

by | Aug 5, 2022 | , ,

Murphy Administration Allocates American Recovery Plan Funds to Continue Innovative Programming First Launched in January 2020For Immediate Release: August 8, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralFor Further Information:...

Acting AG Platkin Launches New Office to Enforce New Jersey’s New Firearm Safety Legislation

by | Jul 25, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: July 25, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Acting Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa CoryellOAGpress@njoag.govDirective TRENTON—Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the...

Environmental Justice

El fiscal general interino Bruck y el comisionado del DEP LaTourette anuncian siete nuevas acciones de cumplimiento ambiental en seis comunidades de justicia ambiental

by | Oct 9, 2021 | ,

For Immediate Release: October 9, 2021 NJ Department of Law & Public Safety- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralNJ Department of Environmental Protection- Shawn M. LaTourette, CommissionerFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee Moore (LPS)...

Attorney General Grewal, DEP Acting Commissioner LaTourette Announce Nine New Environmental Enforcement Actions, Seven in Environmental Justice Communities

by | May 10, 2021 | ,

For Immediate Release: May 10, 2021 Office of The Attorney General - Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General NJ Department of Environmental Protection - Shawn M. LaTourette, Acting Commissioner For Further Information: Media Inquiries- Lee Moore 609-292-4791 Larry Hajna...

Consumer Protection

New Jersey Bureau of Securities Proposal for Fiduciary Rule Will Expire as Bureau Continues Efforts to Protect Investors in an Evolving Market

by | Dec 24, 2021 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: December 24, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorBureau of Securities- Christopher W. Gerold, Bureau Chief For Further Information: Media...

Acting AG Bruck Announces Two Securities Enforcement Actions Against Sellers of Unregistered Securities Tied to Fraudulent Schemes

by | Dec 21, 2021 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: December 21, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorBureau of Securities- Christopher W. Gerold, Bureau ChiefDivision of Law- Michelle...

New Jersey Health Care Providers Will Adopt New Security Measures and Pay $425,000 to Settle Investigation into Two Data Breaches

by | Dec 15, 2021 | , ,

More Than 105,200 Consumers Affected, Including 80,333 New Jersey ResidentsFor Immediate Release: December 15, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorDivision of Law-...

Acting AG Bruck Announces Charges Against Six Alleged Members Of Auto Theft Ring That Burglarized Car Dealerships And Stole High-End Vehicles Worth $787,000

by | Dec 10, 2021 | , , ,

State Police Auto Theft Task Force and Division of Criminal Justice led “Operation Dealer No Deal”For Immediate Release: December 10, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralNew Jersey State Police- Colonel Patrick J. Callahan,...

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

by | Nov 18, 2021 | , , ,

Nationwide Coalition Probing Effects of Instagram Usage by Young Users, Strategies and Features Employed by the Company to Induce Kids to Spend Time on Platform  For Immediate Release: November 18, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney...

Acting AG Bruck Announces Full Implementation of Nurse Licensure Compact Allowing Qualifying NJ Nurses to Obtain a Multistate License to Practice in Participating States

by | Nov 16, 2021 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: November 16, 2021 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 Reaches Settlement with Two Printing Companies over Improper Disclosures of Protected Health Information

by | Nov 10, 2021 | , , ,

The Companies’ Security Breach Exposed Personal and Protected Healthcare Information of More Than 50,000 New Jersey Residents For Immediate Release: November 10, 2021 Office of The Attorney General - Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney General Division of Consumer...

Acting AG Bruck Announces Indictment of 9 Charged in Multi-State Scheme to Fraudulently Purchase and Finance Vehicles Worth Over $1.3 Million

by | Nov 8, 2021 | , ,

For Immediate Release: November 8, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal JusticeLyndsay V. Ruotolo, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter AseltineOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON –Acting Attorney...

Acting AG Bruck Files Lawsuit against Company Offering Timeshare Rental, Resale and Collection Services that Allegedly Defrauded Consumers

by | Nov 5, 2021 | , ,

Complaint Alleges Company Charged Consumers Thousands in Upfront Fees for Bogus Timeshare Rental and Resale Services and Refused to Honor Its Money Back Guarantee When It Failed to DeliverFor Immediate Release: November 5, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew...

Acting AG Bruck Announces New Jersey Man Indicted on Receiving Stolen Property and Misconduct by a Corporate Official

by | Nov 5, 2021 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: November 5, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney General Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Tracy M. Thompson, Insurance Fraud ProsecutorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-K.C....

Acting AG Bruck Urges New Jerseyans to Make Cybersecurity a Priority as Data Breaches, Online Threats to Children Continue to Rise Amid the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

by | Oct 29, 2021 | , , , , ,

Year-to-Date Numbers Indicate 2021 Cybercrimes Likely to Surpass Those Seen During the Height of the Public Health Emergency For Immediate Release: October 29, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs-...

New Jersey Bureau of Securities Issues Five Orders Directing Website Operators to Stop Offering Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Investment Opportunities

by | Oct 27, 2021 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: October 27, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorBureau of Securities- Christopher W. Gerold, Bureau ChiefFor Further Information: Media...

Acting AG Bruck Announces Indictment Charging Five With Stealing $1.1 Million from Atlantic City Casinos By Using False Bank Checks to Obtain Gaming Chips

by | Oct 14, 2021 | , ,

For Immediate Release: October 14, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal JusticeLyndsay V. Ruotolo, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter AseltineOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON – Acting Attorney...

New Jersey to Expand Access to Reproductive Health Care and Repeal Outdated Restrictions through Unanimous Vote by State Board of Medical Examiners

by | Oct 13, 2021 | , ,

For Immediate Release: October 13, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorFor Further Information: Lisa CoryellOAGpress@njoag.govNEWARK - Acting Attorney General Andrew...

Acting AG Bruck Announces Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Six Months’ Imprisonment on Insurance Fraud Charges After Staging Accident in New Jersey

by | Oct 5, 2021 | , ,

For Immediate Release: October 5, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Tracy M. Thompson, Insurance Fraud ProsecutorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-K.C....

New Jersey Bureau of Securities Orders Cryptocurrency Firm Celsius to Halt the Offer and Sale of Unregistered Interest-Bearing Investments

by | Sep 17, 2021 | , , ,

The Cease and Desist Order is the Second Action Taken by the Bureau Against a New Jersey-based Cryptocurrency Company Offering Interest-Bearing AccountsFor Immediate Release: September 17, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney...

Morris County Insurance Producer Charged with Insurance Fraud and Theft by Deception in Connection with Alleged Commission Fraud Scam

by | Sep 16, 2021 | , ,

For Immediate Release: September 16, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralOffice of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Tracy M. Thompson, Insurance Fraud ProsecutorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-K.C....

Acting AG Bruck Reminds Storm Victims to Be on the Lookout for Scams, Fraud, and Other Financial Exploitation as New Jersey Recovers from Ida

by | Sep 13, 2021 | , ,

For Immediate Release: September 13, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa Coryell609-292-4791Citizen...

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...

New Jersey Board of Nursing Revokes Certification of Homemaker-Home Health Aide Following Her Arrest for Allegedly Tying a Resident to a Chair in a Gloucester County Assisted Living Facility

by | Aug 2, 2021 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: August 3, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Sean P. Neafsey, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

New Jersey Bureau of Securities Orders Cryptocurrency Company ‘BlockFi’ to Stop Offering Interest-Bearing Accounts

by | Jul 20, 2021 | , , ,

Bureau Steps Up to Protect Investors as New Financial Services Business Models Come Under Regulators’ ScrutinyFor Immediate Release: July 20, 2021 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Kaitlin A. Caruso,...

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 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 Files Suit Against Yellowstone Capital LLC and Associated Companies Alleging the Merchant Cash Advance Companies Targeted Small Businesses With Predatory Lending and Abusive Collection Practices

by | Dec 8, 2020 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: December 8, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Paul Rodríguez, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

AG Grewal Announces New Jersey’s Participation in $86.3 Million Consumer Financial Protection Settlement with Nationstar Mortgage

by | Dec 7, 2020 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: December 7, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, DirectorDivision of Consumer Affairs- Paul Rodríguez, Acting DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee...

AG Grewal Announces Settlement with Home Depot over Data Breach that Compromised Personal Data of Millions – NJ to Receive more than $579,000 Share of $17.5 Million Settlement

by | Nov 24, 2020 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: November 24, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, DirectorDivision of Consumer Affairs- Paul Rodríguez, Acting DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee Moore...

Man Sentenced to Prison for Assuming Identity of Account Holder and Using Fraudulently Obtained Debit Card to Steal Over $67,000

by | Nov 19, 2020 | , ,

For Immediate Release: November 19, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision on Criminal Justice- Veronica Allende, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter Aseltine609-292-4791Citizen Inquiries-609-984-5828TRENTON...

AG Grewal Announces Settlement with Apple for Misleading Consumers about iPhone Problems NJ Will Receive More than $3 Million to Resolve Allegations Involving Unexpected iPhone Shutdowns, Battery Issues, and Slowdowns Caused by Software Updates

by | Nov 18, 2020 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: November 18, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Paul Rodríguez, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee...

Professional Boards Revoke Licenses of Engineering Executive Involved in Criminal Pay-to-Play Scheme

by | Nov 10, 2020 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: November 10, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Paul Rodríguez, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Gema de las...

Attorney General, DEP Commissioner Announce Two New Natural Resource Damage Lawsuits over Contamination of Riverfront Sites Suit Against Solvay Demands Accountability for Company’s PFAS Chemicals Found in Public and Private Water Sources

by | Nov 10, 2020 | , ,

For Immediate Release: November 10, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection- Catherine R. McCabe, CommissionerFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee Moore609-292-4791Larry Hajna...

AG Grewal Announces ShopRite, Wakefern to Pay $235,000 and Improve Data Security in Settlement over Privacy Lapses at Supermarket Pharmacies Improper Disposal of Electronic Signing Devices from Supermarkets in Millville, NJ and Kingston, NY Potentially Exposed Medical Information Belonging to NJ Residents

by | Nov 2, 2020 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: November 2, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Paul Rodríguez, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

NJ Kicks Off “Lock It or Lose It” Public Awareness Campaign Raising Awareness for New Jersey Residents Who Leave Cars Unlocked With Key Fobs Inside Ads Warn That Stolen Cars May Be Used to Commit Violent Crimes in NJ

by | Oct 30, 2020 | , ,

For Immediate Release: October 30, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Tracy M.Thompson,Acting Insurance Fraud ProsecutorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

NJ Kicks Off “Lock It or Lose It” Public Awareness Campaign Raising Awareness for New Jersey Residents Who Leave Cars Unlocked With Key Fobs Inside Ads Warn That Stolen Cars May Be Used to Commit Violent Crimes in NJ

by | Oct 30, 2020 | , ,

For Immediate Release: October 30, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor- Tracy M. Thompson, Acting Insurance Fraud Prosecutor For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

Attorney General Grewal Recognizes Groundbreaking Anti-Fraud Efforts of Sandy Fraud Task Force on Eighth Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy Over 240 Defendants Were Charged in Historic, Collaborative Anti-Fraud Program Involving New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, State & Federal Partners, and County Prosecutors

by | Oct 29, 2020 | , ,

For Immediate Release: October 29, 2020 Office of The Attorney General - Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General Division on Criminal Justice - Veronica Allende, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter Aseltine609-292-4791Citizen...

AG Grewal, NJ Bureau of Securities Sue Union County-Based Financial Consultant for Allegedly Selling Unregistered Securities and Defrauding Investors

by | Oct 28, 2020 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: October 28, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Paul Rodríguez, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, DirectorBureau of Securities- Christopher W. Gerold, Bureau Chief...

AG Grewal Files Suit Against Navient Corp. Alleging Student Loan Servicing Giant Targeted New Jersey Student Borrowers with Deceptive, Misleading Tactics to Boost Company Profits

by | Oct 20, 2020 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: October 20, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Paul Rodríguez, Acting DirectorDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

Civil Rights

AG Platkin Announces the Filing of a Civil Rights Complaint Alleging That the City of Millville Discriminated Against Hispanic Litigants

by | Aug 8, 2023 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: August 8, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Sundeep Iyer, DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Tara...

Division on Civil Rights Issues Guidance to Places of Public Accommodation in Light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis

by | Jul 31, 2023 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: July 31, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Sundeep Iyer, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Tara OliverOAGpress@njoag.govGuidance on the New Jersey Law Against...

AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Take Enforcement Actions to Combat Disability Discrimination

by | Jul 25, 2023 | , , , , ,

Division Announces Findings of Probable Cause in 5 Cases and the Resolution of 11 Other Cases Involving Allegations of Disability DiscriminationFor Immediate Release: July 25, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil...

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

by | Jul 5, 2023 | , , , ,

State Announces an Additional 30 Notices of Violation Issued to Housing Providers in New JerseyFor Immediate Release: July 5, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Sundeep Iyer, DirectorFor Further...

AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Take Enforcement Action to Combat LGBTQIA+ Discrimination

by | Jun 30, 2023 | , , , , , ,

Division Announces Findings of Probable Cause in 3 Cases Involving Allegations of Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity/ExpressionFor Immediate Release: June 30, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney...

AG Platkin and Acting Commissioner Allen-McMillan Announce Joint Statement from Division on Civil Rights and Department of Education on School-Based Anti-Bias Initiatives and the Law Against Discrimination

by | Jun 26, 2023 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: June 26, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDepartment of Education- Angelica Allen-McMillan, Ed. D., Acting CommissionerFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-OAGpress@njoag.govView Full Statement...

AG Platkin, DCR Announce Filing of Civil Rights Complaints and Applications Seeking to Immediately Prohibit Implementation of LGBTQ+ Parental Notification Policies

by | Jun 22, 2023 | , , , , , , , ,

New Policies Enacted by Three Boards of Education Require Staff to Reveal Gender Identity of Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Non-Binary Students in Violation of the New Jersey Law Against DiscriminationFor Immediate Release: June 22, 2023 Office of the...

AG Platkin Announces Enforcement Actions in Source-of-Income Discrimination Cases, Issuing Findings of Probable Cause in Four Cases and Resolutions in Four Additional Cases

by | Jun 15, 2023 | , , ,

New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination Bars Landlords from Discriminating Against Potential Tenants Based on Their Receipt of Government Rental AssistanceFor Immediate Release: June 15, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision...

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

by | May 25, 2023 | , , , , , ,

For Immediate Release: May 25, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDepartment of Education- Angelica Allen-McMillan, Ed. D., Acting CommissionerDivision on Civil Rights- Sundeep Iyer, DirectorFor Further Information: Media...

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

by | May 22, 2023 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: May 23, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Sundeep Iyer, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Tara OliverOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin...

AG Platkin Announces Filing of Civil Rights Complaint and Application Seeking to Immediately Prohibit Implementation of Hanover Township Board of Education’s LGBTQ+ Parental Notification Policy

by | May 17, 2023 | , , , , , , , , ,

New District Policy Requires Staff to Reveal LGBTQ+ Status of School StudentsFor Immediate Release: May 17, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil Rights- Sundeep Iyer, DirectorDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long,...

Attorney General Platkin Co-Leads Multistate Comment Letter in Support of Biden Administration’s Proposed Rule Strengthening Fair Housing Protections

by | Apr 20, 2023 | , , , ,

The multistate coalition supports HUD’s proposed Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Rule that would strengthen fair housing protections For Immediate Release: April 20, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision on Civil...

AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Announce Expanded Partnership with Zillow Group, Inc. to Address Housing Discrimination

by | Apr 18, 2023 | , , ,

 Zillow Group and the Division on Civil Rights Partner to Address Violations of the Fair Chance in Housing Act and the New Jersey Law Against DiscriminationFor Immediate Release: April 18, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney...

Opioids

AG Grewal Marks International Overdose Awareness Day With $1.2 Million in New Funding to Better Identify Patients at Risk of Addiction by Enhancing Access to Prescription Database – Federal Funding Obtained in Partnership with NJ Dept. of Human Services to Fight Addiction

by | Aug 31, 2020 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: August 31, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Paul Rodríguez, Acting DirectorNJ CARES- Sharon M. Joyce, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

AG Grewal, Division of Consumer Affairs Announce Actions to Expand Access to Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services During COVID-19 Pandemic – Measures Aimed at Expanding New Jersey`s Mental Health Workforce and Improving Access to Substance Abuse Treatment and Counseling

by | Jul 15, 2020 | , , ,

Measures Aimed at Expanding New Jersey’s Mental Health Workforce and Improving Access to Substance Abuse Treatment and CounselingFor Immediate Release: July 15, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Paul...

Leading Member of Criminal Ring That Trafficked Untraceable “Ghost Gun” Assault Rifles and Cocaine Sentenced to 14 Years in State Prison

by | Jul 10, 2020 | , , ,

Arrests in Operation Stone Wall were first ever in a ghost gun trafficking case under law signed by Gov. Murphy in 2018 making it crime to buy, manufacture, possess or sell ghost guns in New JerseyFor Immediate Release: July 10, 2020 Office of The Attorney General-...

Two Arrested and Over 17,000 Wax Folds of Suspected Heroin and Fentanyl Seized in Takedown of Major Opioid Mill in Paterson – Arrests made in investigation by Division of Criminal Justice and Paterson Police Department

by | Mar 4, 2020 | , , ,

Arrests made in investigation by Division of Criminal Justice and Paterson Police DepartmentFor Immediate Release: March 4, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal JusticeVeronica Allende, DirectorFor Further...

Drug Dealer Sentenced to Prison Following Trial Conviction for Trafficking 31 Kilograms of Heroin Seized in Secaucus Hotel Room

by | Feb 13, 2020 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: February 13, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal JusticeVeronica Allende, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter Aseltine609-292-4791Citizen Inquiries-609-984-5828TRENTON –...

AG Grewal Announces Enhancements to NJ PMP that Automatically Analyze Patient CDS History and Identify, Flag Potential Addiction Risks New “NarxCare” Platform Includes Prescriber-to-Prescriber Messaging System and Other Technology to Better Coordinate Patient Care

by | Jan 16, 2020 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: January 16, 2020 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Paul Rodríguez, Acting DirectorNJ CARES- Sharon M. Joyce, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

Nine Indicted in Investigation of Narcotics Network in South Jersey that led to Raid on Drug Mill and Seizure of Assault Rifles and Other Guns

by | Dec 13, 2019 | , , , ,

For Immediate Release: December 13, 2019 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal JusticeVeronica Allende, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter Aseltine609-292-4791Citizen Inquiries-609-984-5828

Two Men Arrested and 18 Kilograms of Cocaine Seized by New Jersey State Police along with $119,000 in Alleged Drug Proceeds

by | Nov 13, 2019 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: November 13, 2019 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal JusticeVeronica Allende, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter Aseltine609-292-4791Citizen Inquiries-609-984-5828TRENTON...

Drug Dealer Sentenced to Five Years in State Prison in Case Involving Seizure of Furanyl Fentanyl and $732,000 in Cash

by | Nov 1, 2019 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: November 1, 2019 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal JusticeVeronica Allende, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter Aseltine609-292-4791Citizen Inquiries-609-984-5828TRENTON...

NJ CARES Urges Public to Join the Fight Against Prescription Drug Abuse by Tossing Unwanted Medicines During Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 26th

by | Oct 24, 2019 | , , , ,

This Year, the Collection Effort is Expanded to Include Electronic Vaping Devices For Immediate Release: October 24, 2019 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General NJ CARESSharon Joyce, DirectorDivision of Consumer AffairsPaul R....

State Board of Medical Examiners Permanently Bars Ocean County Doctor from Prescribing Controlled Substances Following His Conviction on Charges of Illegal Distribution of Opioid Painkille

by | Oct 4, 2019 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: October 4, 2019 Office of The Attorney General- Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney GeneralNJ Cares- Sharon Joyce, DirectorDivision of Consumer Affairs- Paul R. Rodríguez, Acting Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lisa...

As Purdue, Sacklers Seek to Block NJ’s Opioid Suit Citing Bankruptcy, AG Grewal Demands Documents from Sackler Family, Related Entities

by | Sep 20, 2019 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: September 20, 2019 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralDivision of Law- Michelle Miller, Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Lee Moore609-292-4791 Citizen Inquiries-609-984-5828 TRENTON –...

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Acting AG Bruck Announces Indictment Of Inmate Who Allegedly Conspired With Members Of Gang-Led Prison “Hit Squad” To Carry Out Assaults On Two Inmates

by | Feb 1, 2022 | , , ,

AG’s Office previously indicted alleged Latin Kings leader and 10 other men on charges they formed “hit squad” to commit assaults for gang and plotted to assault correctional police officersFor Immediate Release: February 1, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew...

Acting AG Bruck Announces Indictment of Cape May County Detective Charged With Conducting Unauthorized Investigation Into Accident Involving Relative

by | Jan 31, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: January 31, 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...

AG’s Office Releases 911 Calls, Body Worn Camera Footage, and Police Radio Transmissions Related to Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Millville on January 4

by | Jan 27, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: January 27, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Thomas J. Eicher, Executive Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Peter...

State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officers Involved in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Wayne, N.J., on April 26, 2020

by | Jan 26, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: January 26, 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...

AG’s Office Releases Video from Mobile Video Recorder in Police Vehicle Related to Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Hillsborough on September 28, 2021

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For Immediate Release: January 24, 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...

Acting AG Bruck Sues Charity and Individuals Who Raised Money for Fallen and Injured Law Enforcement Officers but Misused Funds for Personal Enrichment

by | Jan 21, 2022 | , , ,

The Complaint Seeks to Recover Misused Funds and Shutter the Organization, and the State has Frozen the Charity’s AssetsFor Immediate Release: January 21, 2022 Office of The Attorney General - Andrew J. Bruck, Acting Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs -...

State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officers Involved in Fatal Police Encounter in Paterson on April 23, 2020

by | Jan 19, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: January 19, 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...

AG’s Office Releases 911 Calls and Video Footage Related to Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Vineland on December 18, 2021

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For Immediate Release: January 13, 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...

AG’s Office Releases Videos, 911 Calls, and Radio Transmissions Related to Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Paterson on December 29, 2021

by | Jan 12, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: January 12, 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...

State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officer Involved in Fatal Police Encounter in Bloomingdale on January 23, 2020

by | Jan 11, 2022 | , , ,

For Immediate Release: January 11, 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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