Press Releases : Essex County

AG Platkin and Division on Civil Rights Announce Enforcement Actions in 20 Cases Involving Housing Discrimination Against Recipients of Rental Assistance

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) today announced that DCR has taken enforcement action in 20 cases alleging violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination’s (LAD)

Attorney General Platkin Announces Carolyn Murray to Retire as Acting Sussex County Prosecutor After Distinguished Career in Public Service

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray is retiring February 1, 2025, after a long career of outstanding public service in a variety of roles.

Attorney General Platkin Announces Charges Against Newark Man for Role in Home Invasion and Residential Burglary Ring

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced that a Newark man has been charged in connection with his role in an auto theft and home burglary ring.

Governor Murphy, Attorney General Platkin Announce $12 Million in Funding for Community Crisis Response Teams

Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that up to $12 million in funding will be made available to establish the Community Crisis Response Team (CCRT) Pilot Program.

Owner of Essex County School Bus Company Pleads Guilty to Charges Stemming from Company’s Use of Unqualified Drivers and Unsafe Buses to Transport Children

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced today that an Essex County-based school bus company and one of its owners pleaded guilty, after hiring unqualified drivers, failing to perform drug tests and background checks, operating unsafe buses, and attempting to conceal their misconduct.

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