Coverage of crime in New Jersey focuses on criminal activity, law enforcement, the justice system and public safety. Reporting follows these developments across the state, from legislative changes to official investigations.
Assembly Bill 1407 would raise promoting prostitution to second-degree crimes and bar parole eligibility for some convicted offenders.
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Should New Jersey impose longer prison sentences on prostitution network leaders?
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Do you feel that retail crime is becoming more common in your area?
Federal prosecutors charged six individuals for a string of jewelry store robberies across New Jersey.
The package includes ten bills aimed at strengthening prosecution and support for survivors of human trafficking.
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Do you think business groups should be able to sue to block New Jersey laws?
The new not-for-profit will represent New Jersey's business community in legal actions and challenge laws and regulatory overreach.
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Do you trust the federal government to protect pandemic relief money from fraud?
Nikenson Jean Mathurin, 46, received 78 months in federal prison for fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program and disaster loan applications.
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Should civilian review boards in your area have subpoena power to investigate police misconduct?
Proposed bills aim to grant municipal civilian review boards subpoena power to investigate officer misconduct.
Coverage takes in law enforcement operations, the outcomes of the justice system, public safety policy and crime trends across the state. Reporting reaches from the capital to the rural counties where the state justice system operates. Investigations into criminal incidents often highlight the interplay between municipal law enforcement and state authorities. Sentencing and judicial proceedings remain the most frequent drivers of criminal justice reporting in the state.
