Trenton, NJ – Jean L. Dorval, a New Jersey resident who spent 24 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit, has reached a $2 million settlement with the state. The settlement, revealed in an unconditional release document notarized in April, stems from a lawsuit filed by Dorval in 2020. John Paff of …
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Las Vegas, Nevada – In a significant shift, exceeding the speed limit by up to 30 mph will no longer be considered a criminal offense in Nevada starting from January 1st. Instead, it will be downgraded to a civil infraction, eliminating the possibility of a bench warrant for individuals who fail to pay their speeding …
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New Jersey’s Democrat-led Legislature successfully passed a comprehensive reform of the state’s campaign finance laws, with the measure now headed to Democratic Governor Phil Murphy’s desk for approval. Dubbed the Elections Transparency Act, although critics argue that the name fails to accurately represent the bill’s provisions, the legislation encompasses a wide range of changes. These …
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In the wake of a devastating incident involving the suicide of a 14-year-old in Ocean County, advocates are shedding light on the persisting and largely unreported issue of bullying in New Jersey schools. They argue that this tragedy serves as a stark reminder of how public schools in the state often sidestep anti-bullying laws by …
South Jersey is taking decisive action against distracted driving as over 40 police departments join forces in a month-long ticket blitz throughout April. The initiative, named “U Drive. U Text. U Pay,” aligns with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and aims to address the pressing issue of inattentive motorists on New Jersey’s roadways. Beginning on …
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Legislation that aims to put an end to one of the most trivial traffic violations that police officers can issue has made its way to Governor Murphy’s desk, eagerly awaiting his signature. This particular ticket has long been criticized for its potential misuse as a pretext for targeted vehicle stops. Known as a pretext stop, …
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June 13, 2023 As a resident of New Jersey, I commend the implementation of traffic light cameras as a means of enforcing traffic laws. However, I would like to raise a crucial point that warrants attention from the municipalities utilizing this technology: the need for an adequate number of boots to assist in the collection …
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EAST ORANGE, New Jersey – In a move aimed at providing much-needed relief to motorists, the city of East Orange has announced a special initiative to address unpaid parking violations. Mayor Ted Green revealed on Thursday that the town is recommending special consideration for all unpaid parking tickets issued between 2017 and 2021, effectively waiving …
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Former Governor Chris Christie recently settled a late parking ticket in Jersey City, prompting Mayor Steven Fulop to offer his perspective on the matter. The incident, which gained attention when the New Jersey Globe reported that a vehicle registered to Christie was 10 days overdue in paying a $50 parking fine, quickly found resolution after …
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Worcester, Massachusetts – Startling revelations have emerged in the trial of Carlos Asencio, shedding light on his journey across the border from Mexico. Asencio, currently standing trial for the murder of Amanda Dabrowski in July 2019, disclosed crucial details about his escape during an evaluation conducted by a psychologist at the Worcester House of Correction. …
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