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State Plans 2 Reviews In Lakehurst Toddler’s Slaying
Imani Benton’s young daughter was found dead in a park stream on Nov. 22, allegedly killed by Arthur E. Morgan III, Benton’s former boyfriend and the girl’s father. And if she could have her baby back, Benton says she would endure it all over again: Morgan’s possessiveness, the alleged beatings at his hand and the “hell on earth” it was to be with him at times.
2 Injured When Brawl Breaks Out At Sweet 16 Party
Authorities say a teenage boy was hospitalized and a woman was injured when a large brawl broke out during a Sweet 16 birthday party held at a hall in Monmouth County.
Father of Slain Lakehurst Toddler Captured
Monmouth County prosecutors say they will move quickly to extradite a man suspected of killing his 2-year-old daughter by tossing her into a creek while she was still strapped in her car seat.
Michael Jackson Doctor Sentenced to 4 Years
The doctor convicted in the overdose death of Michael Jackson was sentenced to the maximum four years behind bars Tuesday by a judge who denounced him as a reckless physician whose actions were a “disgrace to the medical profession.”
Vigil Held For Lakehurst Toddler Allegedly Killed By Her Dad
Dozens of people gathered at a Monmouth County park this weekend to honor a toddler who allegedly was killed by her father.
Deep Spending Cuts Pose A New Threat To US Economy [VIDEO]
Analysts say they’re concerned but not panicked about the possible effects on the economy of automatic cuts if the deficit supercommittee fails to agree.
David Kelly of JP Morgan Funds says “there’s no doomsday scenario in reducing government spending...
Syracuse Puts Fine On Leave After Police Inquiry [VIDEO]
Just two weeks after Penn State was rocked by a child sex-abuse scandal, Syracuse police said they were investigating child molesting allegations against a longtime assistant basketball coach at Syracuse University.
Police Clashes Mar Occupy Wall Street Protests [VIDEO]
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets, the New York Stock Exchange and the subways to raise their voices against what they say is corporate excess.
Montclair Approves Medical Marijuana Dispensary
A New Jersey medical marijuana dispensary has approval to open in Montclair but is still awaiting the final go-ahead from the state.