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Ocean County Man Charged with Human Trafficking in Attempt to Lure Underage Girls for Sex
For Immediate Release: February 28, 2025 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralDivision of Criminal Justice- Theresa L. Hilton, DirectorFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-Matthew ReillyOAGpress@njoag.govTRENTON – Attorney General...
AG Platkin: Four Defendants Plead Guilty in Connection with Events Surrounding Pittsgrove Shooting of New Jersey State Police Detective
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced four additional defendants have entered guilty pleas stemming from their involvement in events surrounding the shooting of a New Jersey State Police (NJSP) detective at a Salem County mobile home park.
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin’s Statement On Norcross Decision
For Immediate Release: February 26, 2025 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralFor Further Information: Media Inquiries-OAGpress@njoag.gov"We disagree strongly with the trial court’s decision, and we are appealing immediately. After years...
AG Platkin: Former Corrections Officer Sentenced to Three Years in State Prison for Aggravated Assault of Resident of the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA) today announced that a former New Jersey Department of Corrections officer was sentenced to a three-year term in state prison after using excessive force and assaulting a resident of the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center (ADTC)’s Special Treatment Unit (STU) in Woodbridge.
Human Services, Office of the Attorney General & Motor Vehicle Commission Announce Efforts to Assist Law Enforcement when Interacting with Residents with Autism & Communication Disorders
Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and Acting Motor Vehicle Commission Chief Administrator Latrecia Littles-Floyd today announced new efforts underway to assist law enforcement officers to communicate effectively and avoid misunderstandings during encounters with individuals who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a communication disorder.