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'You Are Not Alone': NJ Woman Wins Revenge Porn Suit Against Ex-Math Teacher 'You Are Not Alone': NJ Woman Wins Revenge Porn Suit Against Ex-Math Teacher
'You Are Not Alone': NJ Woman Wins Revenge Porn Suit Against Ex-Math Teacher "This is not your fault and you are not alone." That's the message New Jersey's Kaitlyn Cannon is sending to other victims of "revenge porn," after she successfully sued her former high school math teacher who shared her naked photos. An Ocean County jury last week ruled Cannon should be awarded $10,000 in damages, as first reported by Insider. Cali Madia, one of Cannon's attorneys said that she, Cannon, and lead trial attorney Daniel Szalkiewicz are largely pleased with the trial's outcome. "While we can’t help but be a little dismayed by the amount of damages awarded," said Madia, "we …

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by Sam Barron
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Bergen County Vigil Will Unite Survivors Of DWI Victims, Law Enforcers To Combat Drunk Driving Bergen County Vigil Will Unite Survivors Of DWI Victims, Law Enforcers To Combat Drunk Driving
Bergen County Vigil Will Unite Survivors Of DWI Victims, Law Enforcers To Combat Drunk Driving A solemn ceremony Monday night will draw loved ones and members of law enforcement to Hackensack in the ongoing campaign to keep drunk drivers off Bergen County's roads. The event, organized by The Police Traffic Officers Association of Bergen County and the Bergen County Police Chiefs Association, aims to "pay tribute to victims killed by drunk drivers, and to offer their survivors a place to grieve, honor, and remember their loved ones," said county prosecutor's Detective Sgt. Chris Kelley, president of the traffic officers association. Organizers will "shine a spotlight on thes…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Governor Signs 'Tommy's Law' For Ramsey Man Killed By NJ Transit Train Governor Signs 'Tommy's Law' For Ramsey Man Killed By NJ Transit Train
Governor Signs 'Tommy's Law' For Ramsey Man Killed By NJ Transit Train A new bill named after a Ramsey man fatally struck by a train nearly two years ago was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy. "Tommy's Law" (A3904), named after 27-year-old Tommy Ryan, will create a new counselor position within NJ Transit who will provide victims and their families with support following an accident. The law passed last week also requires the state to return all personal belongings to victims following an investigation. Ryan died in 2016 after being hit by a train at the station in Ramsey while attempting to cross a double track to reach his train. His family said …

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by Cecilia Levine