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Bridgeton man charged in Thursday's homicide has bail reduced
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Superior Court Judge Robert Becker reduced Robinson’s bail from $550,000 — $500,000 for murder and $50,000 for aggravated assault — to $500,000 blanket bail on all the charges.
The Jury Returns A Verdict Of Not Guilty
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German had been charged with first-degree murder, third-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and third-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.
Mistaken Identity in Newark assault case turns life upside down
John Newsome was working at his job as a security guard at the Bridgeton Social Security Administration office. He got the job after serving in the United States Army where he saw combat in Panama ......
Bridgeton man charged in 2010 shooting death of Millville resident found not guilty
A Bridgeton man charged in 2010 with the shooting death of 23-year-old Millville resident Keith Wright was found not guilty Tuesday by a jury of his peers.
Ex-Salem housing authority director's trial begins in misconduct case
Defense Attorney Ronald B. Thompson then approached the jurors, reminding them that a person is innocent until proven guilty.
Millville murder suspects back in court
BRIDGETON – A court hearing to decide whether Millville murder suspect Shaquan D. Brown will remain in jail until his trial has been postponed until Friday to give the prosecution more time to review evidence that will be provided to the defense.
Vineland man's conviction in 2014 murder reversed
BRIDGETON - A Vineland man sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a 2014 Bridgeton murder saw his conviction reversed due to a pair of errors by the trial judge.
Pemberton man acquitted of attempted murder​
A Pemberton Township man was acquitted Wednesday of attempted murder. Ronald Thompson, Bittner’s attorney, contended that although his client’s actions may have been “unadvisable,” he did not shoot at the officers or intend to harm them. He saw lights shining through the fence in his backyard and did not know they were officers, Thompson said. After deliberating for hours over two days, the jury acquitted Bittner of attempted murder, a first-degree crime punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison, and of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
Kinney cleared of sex charge at Maple Shade High School
MOUNT HOLLY - A former assistant football coach at Maple Shade High School has been cleared of allegations of sexual misconduct with a student.
Mark Kinney Jr. was found not guilty Tuesday of charges of sexual assault, official misconduct and endangering the welfare of a child, said his attorney, Ronald B. Thompson of Sicklerville.
A Superior Court jury deliberated for about 50 minutes before reaching its decision after a trial that began one week earlier.