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15 Dec

Essex County Man Pleaded Guilty to Online Enticement of Minors and Child Pornography Crimes

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man pled guilty to a three-count Information based on his online enticement and exploitation of minors, Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello announced. Nabeen Leigh Singha, 39, of West Orange, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Chief Judge Renée M. Bumb on...

27 Nov

Monmouth County Man Sentenced to 63 months’ Imprisonment for Armed Bank Robbery

TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County man was sentenced to 63 months’ imprisonment for armed bank robbery, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced. Jeffrey L. Kniffin, 51, of Wall Township, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi in Trenton federal court on July 22, 2025,...

25 Nov

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 121 Months in Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Child Sex Trafficking

NEWARK, N.J. – A Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced to 121 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to commit child sex trafficking, Acting United States Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced. Soauib Butcher, 31, of Brooklyn, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz...

24 Nov

Union County Teacher Sentenced to 275 Months in Prison For Producing Child Pornography

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man who was employed as a New Jersey high school teacher, was sentenced to 275 months in prison for producing child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced. Michael Hamilton, 53, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Christine P. O’Hearn...

8 Nov

AG Platkin Names Michael Walters Division of Law Director

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that Michael C. Walters, who became Acting Director of the Division of Law (DOL) in December 2024, will become Director effective today. “Mike has focused on public service law for his entire career, and I can think of no better person to continue steering...

7 Nov

State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officers in Connection with a September 20, 2023 Civilian Death in Paterson Following Police Encounter

TRENTON — A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges against Totowa police officers at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of a Paterson man during an encounter with officers on September 20, 2023. The decedent was previously identified as David Lucero, 28, of Paterson,...

29 Oct

You just got a parking or traffic ticket, what should you do next? Advice for NJ

No one wants to see those red and blue blinking lights behind their vehicle, knowing they are about to be pulled over by police. Not every ticket needs to be fought in court, but some more serious tickets could have many consequences for a driver, according to the Law Offices of...

28 Oct

Greenfield Man Indicted on Federal Child Exploitation Offenses

Jackson, TN – A federal grand jury in Jackson recently returned an indictment charging a Greenfield, Tennessee man with multiple federal child sexual exploitation offenses. United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant announced the return of the indictment today. According to information presented in court, James Anthony Morris, 57, has been indicted with three...