PRESS RELEASES
Governor Murphy and AG Platkin Announces 100% Participation by NJ Counties and Municipalities in $20.1 Billion Nationwide Opioid Settlements with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacies, and Two Drug Makers Teva and Allergan
If Approved, Settlements Would Bring Total Opioid Settlement Funds Secured for NJ by Murphy Administration to Over $1 BillionFor Immediate Release: May 3, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Law- Michael T.G. Long,...
AG Platkin: Atlantic County Man Ordered Detained Pending Trial on Charges of Supplying Fentanyl-Laced Pills that Killed Two Teens
NJ/PA State Police Investigation Led to Charges of ‘Strict Liability for Drug Induced Death’For Immediate Release: April 28, 2023 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralNew Jersey State Police- Colonel Patrick J. Callahan,...
AG Platkin and Colonel Callahan Announce Arrest in Shooting of New Jersey State Trooper in Paterson
Suspect Charged with 2 Counts of Attempted Murder for Ambush Shooting of Troopers On Duty For Immediate Release: March 3, 2023 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralNew Jersey State Police- Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, SuperintendentFor...
Statement from Attorney General Platkin on the overnight shooting of New Jersey State Trooper in Paterson
For Immediate Release: March 2, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Sharon LauchaireOAGpress@njoag.gov“Overnight a member of the New Jersey State Police was shot while he was working to keep...
Hundreds of Drug Disposal Bags to be Distributed to Hospice Care and Other Facilities to Fight Opioid Misuse and Diversion
For Immediate Release: February 21, 2023 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralNJ CARES- Kelly Levy, Acting DirectorDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Rob...
AG Platkin Announces NJ Has Joined Nationwide Settlements Totaling $20.1 Billion with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacies and Drug Makers Teva and Allergan, for Their Alleged Roles in the Opioid Crisis
New Jersey and its Eligible Subdivisions to Receive Up to $508.1 Million to Address the Opioid CrisisFor Immediate Release: January 11, 2023 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorNJ...
AG Platkin Announces Additional Police Departments Joining ARRIVE Together Mental Health Crisis Response Initiative
Attorney General Also Forms Statewide Steering Committee to Advise on Continued Expansion of ARRIVE Together InitiativeFor Immediate Release: December 21, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media...
AG Platkin Announces $1.4 Million in Funding to Enhance Prescription Monitoring Program
For Immediate Release: November 30, 2022 Office of The Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Consumer Affairs- Cari Fais, Acting DirectorNJ CARES- Kelly Levy, Acting DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Julia...
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
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....
AG Platkin Announces New Program in Six Municipal Court Systems to Assist Non-Violent Offenders Overcoming Addiction
For Immediate Release: November 1, 2022 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralNJ CARES- Kelly E. Levy, Acting DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Julia WiacekOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and...