POLITICS

Justin Murphy may well be running one of the most anonymous Senate campaigns anywhere in the country this cycle, though that anonymity has far...

The New Jersey Supreme Court has issued a major criminal justice ruling that could reshape how prosecutors, defense attorneys, police investigators, and trial judges handle cell phone location evidence in courtrooms across the state. In State v. Jule Hannah, the Court held that cell site location information, commonly known as CSLI, is too technical and specialized to be explained to a jury by a lay witness and must instead be presented through a qualified expert. The decision marks a significant moment for New Jersey law because cell phone data has become one of the most powerful and frequently used tools in modern criminal investigations. Prosecutors often rely on historical phone records to suggest where a suspect...

With just two months until New Jersey voters head to the polls for the Republican primary, the race for the GOP nomination for governor is picking up steam — and so is the intensity among the contenders. At a recent event in Morris County, former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli emerged with a symbolic early boost, winning a “straw poll” endorsement from the county’s Republican Clubs Alliance. While not critical for his campaign, the show of support further cements his position as the current frontrunner. 🗳️ Ciattarelli Eyes the Bigger Picture Ciattarelli, who came close to unseating Governor Phil Murphy in the 2021 general election, is campaigning like the nominee already. He's focused on building a broader coalition, often speaking...