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1. Morris sheriff's officer pleads guilty to extorting inmate
(N.J./State)

... testimony or information about the inmate in disciplinary matters in the jail if he was paid, but threatened to withhold such information if he did not receive the money. Maimone admitted that he accepted ...

2. Corzine goes on the attack, questions whether Christie's tenure as U.S. attorney was free of politics
(N.J./State)

... Rove. Christie found himself on the defensive after newly-released testimony that Rove gave to a congressional committee last month revealed that he talked to Christie about running for governor at least ...

3. Perth Amboy man convicted of sexually assaulting 8-year-old
(N.J./State)

... offender under Megan’s Law. During a trial that began on July 27, 2009, Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Lynn Pilone presented evidence and testimony showing Liik sexually assaulted the girl in ...

4. Roberts: Expelling lawmakers could hinder corruption probe
(N.J./State)

... rule) requires that (a special) committee "serve written charges on the member, provide an opportunity for the member to be heard, to present witnesses, testimony and other evidence, to cross examine witnesses ...

5. Montclair Alumni and Employee
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... it better. It's simply a testimony of the greed of its administrators. Shouldn't we provide the best housing and educational opportunities for the students, instead of grabbing the money from their hands ...

6. Mandates relief would equal property-tax relief
(Opinion/Commentary)

... have built up, over the years, with no attention paid, at the state level, to their cumulative impact on local budgets. In testimony presented to the Legislature's budget committees earlier this year, ...

7. Legislative hearing Thursday on Barnegat Bay pollution
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... hear testimony from public and invited guests about the overall health of the water and what can be done to reduce pollution that is contributing to the environmental problems. — TOM HESTER SR., NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM ...

8. New Jersey’s system of overseeing ethics adds to the frustration
(N.J./State)

... asserted that under the Faulkner Act form of government, only the city "administration" could have introduced the ordinance. Disregarding both the sworn testimony and Armstrong's findings of fact, the ...

9. Rutgers researchers focus on duckweed to help world
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... Jon S. Corzine cited Rutgers researchers during testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works in Washington on July 21. Corzine said the United States is on the verge of a ...

10. Ex-Sen. Wayne Bryant gets 4-year prison sentence
(N.J./State)

... investigation turned up widespread improprieties at the university. Bryant's sentencing came after several hours of testimony by character witnesses who appeared on his behalf. They included Byrant's ...

11. Ex-Woodbridge cop admits taking explicit photos of teen
(N.J./State)

... that began June 15, 2009. During the trial, Bevacqua presented testimony showing that Karlson sexually assaulted the boy, who was 14-years old when the assaults began. Karlson had been convicted in ...

12. U.S. uses false Taliban aid in Afghanistan charge to pressure Iran
(World/International)

... in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee Apr. 1, "In Afghanistan, Iran appears to have hedged its longstanding public support for the Karzai government by providing opportunistic support ...

13. Louis Freeh became "defense lawyer" for Saudis on Khobar
(World/International)

... mirror at the Riyadh detention centre. He planned to use the Shi'a testimony to show that Iran was behind the bombing. As expected, the stories told by the detainees recapitulated the outlines of the ...

14. Political allies don't always sing in tune
(Opinion/Commentary)

... the session a political circus after he finished his testimony). Meanwhile, Democrats argued that the hearing was needed to determine whether deferred prosecution agreements require additional oversight, ...

15. Chamber of Commerce position on health care reform
(Health/Healthquest)

... just a question of can we pare this legislation down to get rid of this stuff we're never going to agree on. I think the answer is yes. But I'm not holding my breath. Q: In congressional testimony, the ...

16. Mortgage aid program has only helped a fraction of the homeowners needing loan modification
(Money/Economy)

... at times, Allison's testimony seemed at odds with the reports we've been hearing from homeowners and housing counselors, a disconnect Warren was quick to point out. For instance, Allison said, "I think ...

17. White House is drafting executive order to allow indefinite detention to help with Guantanamo closing
(U.S./Nation)

... General Eric Holder agreed with an assessment offered during congressional testimony this month that fewer than 25 percent of the detainees would be charged in criminal courts and that 50 others have been ...

18. New album released by former 'Idol' contestant Michael Johns
(Entertainment/Movies)

... Angeles criminal defense attorney Jeffery Rubenstein, who's not involved with the case, told People magazine, "Rihanna's testimony can make or break the case. Her willingness to testify and be truthful ...

19. Does Jose Canseco have a case? Our expert says no
(Sports/Professional)

... would have to rely on his congressional testimony as the basis of his claim. The regulations and laws do not mention congressional testimony as an action that would trigger protections, although testimony ...

20. U.S. government bailout of GM and Chrysler defended in Senate hearing
(U.S./Nation)

... to rescue General Motors and Chrysler, saying it helped prevent huge job losses. The testimony came at a Senate hearing Wednesday. "The steps the president has taken have not only helped stabilize the ...