Attorney General Matthew Platkin
Recent News About Attorney General Matthew Platkin
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New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces June 2023 Total Gaming Revenue Results
On July 14, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the June 2023 total gaming revenue results.
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AG’s Office Investigating Death Following Arrest in Fairfield Township, Cumberland County
The Attorney General’s Office is investigating the death of a man on Sunday, July 9, 2023, following an arrest by the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) one day prior, on July 8, 2023 in Fairfield Township, in Cumberland County, N.J. The identity of the male, age 30, is not being released at this time.
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AG Platkin, Division of Highway Traffic Safety Announce Campaign Targeting Excessive Speeding to Increase Safety on New Jersey Roadways
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety (HTS), and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are joining forces with law enforcement agencies across the state and the nation to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding and take immediate action to prioritize responsible driving habits and obey speed limits. New Jersey Joins National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Call for Drivers to Reduce Speeds and Save Lives
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AG Platkin Announces Major Milestone for Personalized Handgun Authorization Commission
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that the Personalized Handgun Authorization Commission (PHAC) has taken a major step forward by defining the features of smart guns to be made available for sale in New Jersey.
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UPDATE: AG’s Office Releases Video Footage, 9-1-1 Call Related to Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Laurence Harbor
Note: Members of the press can email the Communications Office to obtain a link to download the recordings.
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AG Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs Announce $502,000 Settlement with Freedom Mortgage Corp.
Settlement Resolves Allegations of Harassing Sales Calls, Bait and Switch Sales Tactics, and Other Violations of Consumer Protection Laws
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AG Platkin Announces Pilot Program to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Motor Vehicle Enforcement Actions Taken by New Jersey State Police, and Fatal Motor Vehicle Crashes
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the initiation of a traffic stop pilot program that will involve all members of the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) who regularly conduct motor vehicle enforcement actions in an effort to reduce motor vehicle fatalities, increase officer and roadway safety, and reduce concerning racial and ethnic disparities identified in motor vehicle enforcement actions taken by the New Jersey State Police. OAG Engages Independent Research Team Comprised of Nationally Recognized Experts to Support the Development of the Pilot Program and Independently Evaluate the Efficacy of the Reforms
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AG Platkin Announces New Senior Attorney to Lead a New Office Focusing on Developing Alternative and Community Responses to Mental and Behavioral Health Crises
Union County Assistant Prosecutor Joining OAG to Work with Community Stakeholders, Service Providers, and Law Enforcement to Develop Alternative Crisis Response Models and Oversee Statewide Rollout of ARRIVE Together Program
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AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Issues New Report on White Supremacy, Best Practices for Combating Racist Violent Extremism and Radicalization
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today the release of a report examining white supremacy in New Jersey.
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Attorney General’s Office Investigating Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Jersey City
The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in Jersey City, New Jersey. One male civilian sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time.
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Division on Civil Rights Takes Enforcement Action Against Housing Providers for Failing to Comply with the Fair Chance in Housing Act
State Announces an Additional 30 Notices of Violation Issued to Housing Providers in New Jersey
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Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Overnight Gun Violence in Paterson
This weekend we saw gun violence impact communities across our country – and tragically our own state was not immune.
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Grand Jury Indicts New Jersey Department of Corrections Police Officer with Official Misconduct
A state grand jury last week voted to indict New Jersey Department of Corrections Correctional Police Officer Giuseppe Mandara with one count of second-degree official misconduct in connection with an August 23, 2019 physical altercation with a resident at the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center (ADTC) Special Treatment Unit (STU) in the Avenel section of Woodbridge.
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Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Notices Limited Brewery Licensees and Temporary Permit Holders Concerning License Renewals for 2023-2024 Term
In a notice delivered to all limited brewery licensees and limited brewery Temporary Authorization Permit (TAP) holders today, the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“Division”) announced that limited brewery licenses, including those operating on TAPs, have been renewed for the 2023-2024 license term with the existing special conditions in place in accordance with the Division’s May 28, 2019, Special Ruling Authorizing Certain Activities by Holders of Limited Brewery Licenses (“Special Ruling”).
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AG Platkin: Previously Indicted Paterson School Bus Company Operator Indicted Again for Allegedly Continuing to Use Unqualified School Bus Drivers and Failing to Pay Tens of Thousands in Tolls
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced a new indictment against Shelim Khalique, the operator of a pair of Paterson school bus companies who had been previously indicted in June 2020 for allegedly using unqualified drivers to operate school buses and misleading public-school districts.
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AG Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Take Enforcement Action to Combat LGBTQIA+ Discrimination
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in three cases alleging discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).
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AG Platkin: Four Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Hits Officers, Crashes into Homeland Security Agent’s Car While Attempting to Elude Police in Newark
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that four defendants were arrested and charged after they tried to flee from law enforcement in a stolen vehicle in Newark, resulting in several collisions as well as injuries to three officers and one of the suspects.
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Statement from Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin on Today’s Decision Regarding Affirmative Action in College Admissions
Justice Jackson is right: with “let-them-eat-cake obliviousness,” the Supreme Court has ignored the institutional racism that millions of Americans continue to endure.
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Attorney General Platkin, Division of Consumer Affairs Host “Safe Summer 2023” Boardwalk Event
Attorney General Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs to host “Safe Summer 2023” boardwalk event showcasing the Division’s annual enforcement initiative designed to promote a family-friendly environment at the Jersey Shore
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AG Platkin and the New Jersey State Police Announce $800,000 in Federal Grant Funding to Expand Operation Helping Hand to Aid Those Battling Substance Use Disorders
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey State Police (NJSP) Superintendent Colonel Patrick J. Callahan today announced a significant expansion of resources and support to aid individuals battling substance use disorder (SUD).