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Fingernail DNA may play new role in 1999 murder trial
An appellate court decision on a hearing about the DNA evidence overruled a previous decision. File photo of vials of DNA. NEWARK -- A man who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 1999 murder...
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Newark man accused of pointing a gun at a woman during argument, police say
Kevin Porter, 27, was charged Thursday with aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon NEWARK -- A city man has been accused of pulling a gun on a woman during an argument, police said....
View ArticlePark Ridge man charged in corporate fraud case faces new tax charges
Prosecutors say Philip Charles de Gruchy falsely claimed numerous payments kicked back to him as business expenses NEWARK -- A federal grand jury Thursday issued new charges accusing a Park Ridge...
View Article13 bold predictions for Week 5 of the high school football season
NJ.com's high school football reporters break out their predictions for the weekend ahead.
View ArticleU.S. attorney general to discuss community policing in Newark
Attorney General Loretta Lynch will hold a forum to mark National Community Policing Week. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch is heading to Newark on Friday for a forum on community...
View ArticleHalloween clown costumes banned at school
In light of a rash of creepy clown social media threats, one N.J. district is preemptively disallowing the previously popular costumes this Halloween. MONTCLAIR -- Picking out a Halloween costume for...
View ArticleOpening statements set for Wednesday in jewelry store murder trial
Jury selection was completed yesterday afternoon for the murder trial of a Bloomfield man accused of gunning down a Kearny jewelry store owner inside his Kearny Avenue store. JERSEY CITY -- Jury...
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Glimpse of History: The beat went on for nearly 50 years
EAST ORANGE — Drummer William Randolph "Cozy" Cole was born in East Orange on Oct. 17, 1909. According to drummerworld.com, he was "a lifelong student of the drums" who studied at Juilliard in the...
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Where to eat now in N.J.: The 10 hottest restaurants for October
A re-opened Jersey Shore icon, a highly-touted BBQ joint, fine Italian comfort food in Montclair, and a Chinese-American fusion restaurant are some of the highlights of our 10 best New Jersey eateries...
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Football Week 5 mega-coverage guide: Everything you need for the games
A look at Week 5's complete coverage. Below is NJ.com's high school football mega-coverage guide, your one-stop shop for everything you need to get ready for Week 5. Check back throughout the week as...
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Retired Belleville firefighter settles breach of contract, retaliation suit
Peter Coppola says he was never paid for 283 hours of overtime he worked decades before BELLEVILLE -- A retired Belleville firefighter settled his breach of contract and retaliation lawsuit against...
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7-year-old's death ruled homicide, mother and her boyfriend charged
The Newark couple is facing additional charges in the alleged beating death. Spearman and Rawls. (Courtesy Essex County Prosecutor's Office) NEWARK -- A mother and her boyfriend have been charged...
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Elizabeth man gets more than 3 years for bank robbery spree
In addition to the three robberies he pleaded guilty to, Jason Novello admitted to seven others throughout the state An artist's rendering of the suspect in a 2014 bank robbery in North Plainfield....
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Man charged with strangulation of East Orange woman 15 years after crime
Andrea Ligons, 31, of East Orange, was found dead in the basement of her North Arlington Avenue apartment building Nov. 8, 2001, authorities said. Calvin Johnson (Photo: Essex County Prosecutor's...
View ArticleAttorney General ends national 'justice' tour in Newark
The initiative worked with local residents to develop community policing concepts. NEWARK -- At the U.S. Attorney General's last stop on a week-long, nationwide tour, she told the people of Newark to...
View ArticleAuthorities probe violent car wreck after Hillside police chase
Three vehicles involved in crash after pursuit from Hillside, according to authorities. NEWARK -- A police chase that began in Hillside ended when the vehicle crashed at a Newark intersection Friday...
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Football: Results and links for Friday, Oct. 7, Week 5
Check out live coverage, results and links for football games being played Friday, Sept. 30 in Week 4 of the high school football season KEY LINKS• Schedule/scoreboard: Full | By conference• Our...
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State knew of abuse allegations before Newark boy's death, sources say
The boy's mother and her live-in boyfriend have both been charged with aggravated manslaughter in his death. NEWARK -- State child welfare officials were aware of allegations that a 7-year-old Newark...
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Football: Results and links for Saturday, Oct. 8, Week 5
Everything you need to keep track of N.J. football action on Saturday. KEY LINKS• Schedule/scoreboard: Full | By conference• Look back at Friday's results and links • Our picks: All games | Top 20 •...
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