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State Grand Jury Indicts Campaign Manager Over Alleged Election Offenses Committed in Attempt to Place Candidate on Ballot in 2021 Gubernatorial Primary

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability announced today that a political campaign manager from Hunterdon County has been indicted after allegedly attempting to fraudulently place a candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in the 2021 race for New Jersey governor.

AG Platkin Announces Launch of Responsible Gaming Public Awareness Campaign

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the launch of a nearly year-long public awareness campaign centered on preventing problem gambling and providing resources and support for responsible gaming.

State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officer Involved in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Deptford on January 22, 2023

A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Daniel Nevius, 55, of Sicklerville, New Jersey.

Attorney General Platkin, Office of Justice Data Launch Permit-to-Carry Dashboard

Mar 14, 2024 | Combating Gun Violence | Gun Violence | Office of Justice Data | Press Release

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Justice Data announced the public release of a comprehensive dashboard that summarizes information related to applications submitted to law enforcement agencies statewide seeking a permit to carry a handgun in New Jersey.

AG Platkin Issues a Directive Formalizing the Office of Alternative and Community Responses Within Department of Law and Public Safety

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a groundbreaking step forward in addressing how New Jersey’s law enforcement agencies respond to mental health and addiction crises by issuing an Administrative Directive to formally establish the Office of Alternative and Community Responses (OACR).