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LAWSUIT: Ex-Olympian Faces Suit From Equestrienne He's Accused Of Shooting LAWSUIT: Ex-Olympian Faces Suit From Equestrienne He's Accused Of Shooting
Lawsuit: Ex-Olympian Faces Suit From Equestrienne He's Accused Of Shooting Former Olympian Michael Barisone of Long Valley is facing a lawsuit from the 39-year-old equestrienne he is accused of shooting last August at his horse farm, a recent news report says. Lauren Kanarek and her fiancé Robert Goodwin were incessantly harassed prior to the Aug. 7 shooting, according to the lawsuit -- filed against Barisone and his company, Sweetgrass Farms, NJ.com reports. Barisone faces charges of attempted murder and weapons offenses, and is being held in the Morris County Jail without bail. A court appearance is scheduled for November. The suit -- filed Friday in Morris Co…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Lawyer Made Famous In 'American Gangster' Admits Stealing $20K In Morris County Court Lawyer Made Famous In 'American Gangster' Admits Stealing $20K In Morris County Court
Lawyer Made Famous In 'American Gangster' Admits Stealing $20K In Morris County Court A lawyer from Bloomfield who once ran a Newark law firm admitted he stole $20,000 from clients, the state Attorney General's office said.  Richard Roberts, 81, pleaded guilty to perjury and failure to make required disposition of property during a trial this week in Morris County Superior Court. His former partner Gerald Saluti was testifying Tuesday when Roberts entered his plea.  Roberts admitted taking the money from the firm's trust account in order to make alimony payments. He now faces up to 364 days in jail and must surrender his law license when he's sentenced in August.&n…

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by Paul Milo
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ROAD RAGE: Harding Man Dragged, Threatened Death, Hit Driver In Face With Hammer, Police Say ROAD RAGE: Harding Man Dragged, Threatened Death, Hit Driver In Face With Hammer, Police Say
Road Rage: Harding Man Dragged, Threatened Death, Hit Driver In Face With Hammer, Police Say A 50-year-old Harding man was arrested after threatening to kill another driver and hitting him in the face with a hammer then dragging him, authorities said. Victor Henriques was on Lake Trail West in Mt. Kemble Lake on June 22 around 6:05 p.m. when the apparent assault took place, Harding Police Chief Erik Heller said. Henriques was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats and unlawful weapon possession.  He was issued a summons and released pending an appearance in Morris County Superior Court.

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by Cecilia Levine