A group of clergy members and lay people have formed the group Catholic Whistleblowers to bring attention to and stop sexual abuse by priests. Continue reading
TOPIC: Law & Public Safety
Father Michael Fugee made a brief court appearance in Bergen County, and Father John Bambrick of the Trenton Archdiocese recalled how Myers fell asleep during a victim’s description of abuse. Continue reading
While polls show that most Americans favor more gun control, that doesn’t necessarily translate into more gun laws. According to former Gov. Jim Florio, it’s not a matter of which side has public support on its side. Continue reading
Toms River Mayor Thomas Kelaher has called out one property owner for refusing to sign an easement to get protective sand dunes and says he’s considering using eminent domain to get the dunes built. Continue reading
Election Law Enforcement Commission Executive Director Jeff Brindle predicts that money spent by independent groups will be the story this campaign year. Continue reading
The Trenton hostage case raises the question of whether there’s a loophole in Megan’s Law that enables a registered sex offender to move without reporting it. Continue reading
On May 1, Scott Thomson was sworn in as chief of the new Camden County Metro Division which replaced the city police force. Since the changeover, Thomson says he’s been able to put a significant number of boots on the ground. Continue reading
Gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono and Newark Mayor Cory Booker say greater gun control measures are necessary to reduce gun violence in the state. Continue reading
Greg Gianforcaro represents five men who have received a $650,000 settlement from the Newark Archdiocese for having been sexually abused by a former New Jersey priest. Continue reading
While he admitted that he was no expert on guns, Asm. Lou Greenwald (D-6) maintains that reducing the magazine capacity needs to be part of any legislation. “I’m passionate about this and we’re not giving up the fight on this,” he said. Continue reading