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Jersey City, NJ – Despite motion to detain alleged drug dealer, man charged with heroin distribution FREE TO GO under NJ Bail Reform

Anthony Davis, 47, of Jersey City, was charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine, possession with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school and within 500 feet of public property […]

National

Carson City, NV – Governor Sandoval Vetoes Bail Reform Bill AB136 “no conclusive evidence that risk assessment methods are effective”

In a letter dated May 26, 2017, Governor Sandoval vetoed Nevada Assembly Bill 136 that would have had a major impact on criminal justice reform – specifically by relying on a “risk assessment tool” to determine […]

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Hackensack, NJ – Two men arrested with 4 1/2 pounds of deadly Fentanyl drug shipped via USPS – now FREE TO GO under NJ Bail Reform

Leo Mollette Jr., 41, and Eric Stalsbroten, 38, were both arrested at the Lodi post office after authorities investigating found that the pair picked up a major shipment of the powerful synthetic drug Fentanyl for […]

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(OPINION) NJ Attorney General Porrino’s meaningless bail reform directive changes only serve to do damage control and pacify the outrage

New Jersey’s controversial bail reform law is under fire – and justifiably so. In a desperate attempt to put out the fire and pacify the critics, NJ Attorney General Porrino issued new directives regarding bail […]

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Paramus, NJ – Alleged Drug Dealer arrested with large amount of drugs 15 months after similar arrest – FREE TO GO under NJ Bail Reform

Alex Autieri, 28, of Paramus, was arrested with a half-pound of cocaine and a pound of marijuana just 15 months after being arrested with 6½ pounds of marijuana, 1½ pounds of cocaine and various steroids […]

California

(VIDEO) NJ mom who lost son warns California lawmakers on proposed bail reform legislation – “death of my son is the real face of New Jersey bail reform.”

As California considers bail reform legislation, one NJ mother warns of the dire consequences – and sends a message to Californians.  June Rodgers, of Millville NJ, blames bail reform for the loss of her son […]

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Maplewood, NJ – Man charged with identity theft and trafficking personal information – FREE TO GO under NJ Bail Reform

Aniol Sejour, 30, of Maplewood, has been charged with identity theft and trafficking in personal financial information after it was alleged that Sejour opened at least 40 credit card and/or debit card accounts in victims’ […]

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Trenton, NJ – Man arrested for drugs, eluding, and aggravated assault on police officers after violent struggle – FREE TO GO under NJ Bail Reform

Ralph Conquest, 37, was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault on law enforcement, resisting arrest, hindering apprehension and numerous drug offenses. Conquest was in possession of 41 grams of crack cocaine, 112 […]