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NJ Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Bribery Case

NJ Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Bribery Case

The Supreme Court of New Jersey recently heard oral arguments in State v. Jason M. O’Donnell, which involves the state’s bribery statute. The issue before court is whether a candidate who loses an election was still be convicted of accepting a bribe under NJSA 2C:27-2. Facts of State v. Jason

NJ Council on Local Mandates Rejects Bail Reform Challenge

Former Mayor Bencivengo’s Bribery Conviction Upheld

Former Mayor John Bencivengo’s conviction has been upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The court ruled that a town official can be convicted for taking bribes to guide school board contracts. This is true even if the official cannot make good on his promises –