New Monmouth Prosecutor Takes Charge, County's 1st Female Crime Boss

There is a new crime boss in town, so-to-speak.

Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linsky at her swearing-in ceremony Wednesday.
Photo Credit: *Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office*

Monmouth County's new prosecutor, and first female "crime boss," Lori Linsky of Wall Township, at her swearing-in ceremony.
Photo Credit: *Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office*

06/04/2021 11:36 a.m.

Lori Linskey, 57, of Wall Township, was sworn in as acting Monmouth County prosecutor on Wednesday. She is the first woman, ever, to hold that top law enforcement post in Monmouth. The once former state deputy attorney general has worked as a crimefighter for 24 years.

Linskey succeeds former county Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni who retired on June. 1. Linskey was selected by Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat.

Gramiccioni, 48, announced plans to resign as prosecutor in April. His wife, Superior Court Judge Deborah Gramiccioni, also resigned after four years on the bench. The couple is starting a law firm together, sources confirmed.

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