NJ Rabbi Sexually Assaulted Woman, Then Set Up Website To Defame Her, Lawsuit Says NJ Rabbi Sexually Assaulted Woman, Then Set Up Website To Defame Her, Lawsuit Says
NJ Rabbi Sexually Assaulted Woman, Then Set Up Website To Defame Her, Lawsuit Says A Toms River woman and a Jackson rabbi have been battling it out in Ocean County Superior Court since January, when she accused him of sexually assaulting her, a claim he has denied, alleging she's a liar seeking money. Miryam Malachi filed the lawsuit against  Avraham Appel and others in Ocean County Superior Court in January (see lawsuit attached at the bottom of this news article). Appel, along with Robert Keleti and his daughter Chaya Rosenzweig, used their positions to sexually exploit Malachi followed by a sustained and coordinated campaign of threats, intimidation, def…
Vehicle Fire Shuts Lanes On Route 80, Major Delays Reported Vehicle Fire Shuts Lanes On Route 80, Major Delays Reported
Vehicle Fire Shuts Lanes On Route 80, Major Delays Reported A vehicle fire closed multiple lanes on Route 80 in both directions Wednesday afternoon, June 17, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The fire was reported as of 1:56 p.m. near Exit 56 in Paterson NJDOT said. Two of four westbound lanes were closed, while one of four eastbound lanes was closed, according to NJDOT. Major delays were being reported in both directions. Motorists were advised to expect delays in the area as emergency crews responded.
HS Classmates, College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California HS Classmates, College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California
HS Classmates, College Friends Killed After Being Swept Into Ocean In California A day at the beach turned deadly along a stretch of coastline known for sudden danger. Mahial Sran, 20, and Harshita Nair, 21, died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean in Santa Cruz County, California, according to NBC Bay Area. The two women were from Fremont, California, and had graduated from the same high school together in 2023, SFGATE reported. Sran was studying public health at San Jose State University. Nair was a legal studies student at the University of California, Berkeley, according to their LinkedIn bios. The incident happened on Wednesday, June 10, near a natural archw…
Government Shakeup In Affluent NJ Town Too Close To Call Government Shakeup In Affluent NJ Town Too Close To Call
Government Shakeup In Affluent NJ Town Too Close To Call A proposal to overhaul the form of government in one of New Jersey's wealthiest towns was too close to call, according to unofficial results last updated late Tuesday, June 16. As of 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, results for the referendum asking voters whether Millburn should adopt a Council-Manager form of government showed 1,873 voters opposed the township's charter change proposal while 1,823 supported it.  If approved, Millburn would move from partisan Township Committee elections to nonpartisan council elections, expand the governing body from five to seven members, and shif…
Organs Of EMT, 24, Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Will Help Others Live Organs Of EMT, 24, Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Will Help Others Live
Organs Of EMT, 24, Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Will Help Others Live A 24-year-old Sparta EMT and motorcycle enthusiast has died days after a crash on Route 15 in Jefferson Township, according to his members of the local riding community. Jonathan Kressman was seriously injured when his motorcycle went down on Route 15 North near Edison Road at approximately 2:56 a.m. Sunday, June 14, Jefferson Township police said. Officers Evan May, Michael DeRosa and Matthew Johnson found Kressman lying in the roadway and immediately began lifesaving measures before advanced medical personnel arrived, according to police. Kressman was flown to Morristown Medical Cent…
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Gets Multiple Life Terms Without Parole Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Gets Multiple Life Terms Without Parole
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Gets Multiple Life Terms Without Parole Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of seven women, bringing a formal end to one of New York's most notorious serial murder cases.  Heuermann, 62, of Massapequa Park, was sentenced Wednesday, June 17, to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole plus an additional 100 years in prison in Suffolk County Court after pleading guilty in April to seven murders and admitting responsibility for an eighth victim, Karen Vergata, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Of…
Here's How Much You'll Pay For Food, Drinks At NJ, Philly World Cup Matches Here's How Much You'll Pay For Food, Drinks At NJ, Philly World Cup Matches
Here's How Much You'll Pay For Food, Drinks At NJ, Philly World Cup Matches Northeast soccer fans are dealing with record ticket prices and sky-high match day transportation costs, but they'll also face expensive food and drink options. The region's three stadiums have held five matches as of Wednesday, June 17. The homes of the New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York's NFL teams will host 21 games in total, including the World Cup Final and four other knockout-round ties. Each city has already seen iconic moments. Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including this "golazo," as France defeated Senegal 3-1 at MetLife Stadium in East Ru…
More Charges For Wrong Way Drunk NJ Driver Who Fled Into Woods After Crash: Prosecutor More Charges For Wrong Way Drunk NJ Driver Who Fled Into Woods After Crash: Prosecutor
More Charges For Wrong Way Drunk NJ Driver Who Fled Into Woods After Crash: Prosecutor A 30-year-old Manchester man is facing additional charges after he drove the wrong way while drunk and then fled the scene after causing a crash, authorities announced Wednesday, June 17. Andrew Gajewski is now charged with two additional charges of assault by auto, causing serious bodily injury while driving impaired following a crash in Toms River last month, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. At 8:30 p.m., on Monday, May 18, Toms River police responded to Route 37 and Batchelor Street after a 2022 Ford F-150 traveling the wrong way, speeding and driving recklessly, collided …
Wayne Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect Caught After Chase To Paterson, Others At Large Wayne Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect Caught After Chase To Paterson, Others At Large
Wayne Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect Caught After Chase To Paterson, Others At Large One suspect in custody, but others remain at large in connection with a robbery at a Wayne jewelry store on Tuesday, June 16, The robbery happened at Massola Jewelers in Wayne, according to Wayne Police Capt. Daniel Daly. Multiple suspects were involved, authorities said. One suspect was apprehended in Paterson with assistance from the Haledon and Paterson police departments, Daly said. The suspect was injured during the commission of the crime and was taken to Saint Joseph's Medical Center for treatment, according to police. He was later released. The suspect was first charged by the…
Wilmington Hospital Shooter ID'd: Cops Wilmington Hospital Shooter ID'd: Cops
Wilmington Hospital Shooter ID'd: Cops A 23-year-old Delaware man was arrested in Philadelphia after police say a shooting at Wilmington Hospital left one 19-year-old dead and another critically injured. John Wallace-Bey, of New Castle, DE, was taken into custody Tuesday night, June 16, in Philadelphia and is awaiting extradition to Delaware, Wilmington Police announced. Wallace-Bey has been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and carrying a concealed deadly weapon, police said. The shooting happened at Wilmington Hospital in t…
NYC Man Wanted In Fort Lee Stolen Car, Identity Theft Case Surrenders: Cops NYC Man Wanted In Fort Lee Stolen Car, Identity Theft Case Surrenders: Cops
NYC Man Wanted In Fort Lee Stolen Car, Identity Theft Case Surrenders: Cops A 23-year-old New York City man wanted in connection with a stolen vehicle and identity theft investigation in Fort Lee turned himself in months after additional charges were filed against him, authorities said. Fort Lee police first encountered Makan Sissoko, of Manhattan, on Feb. 25, after receiving an alert about a stolen vehicle traveling through the borough, according to a department press release. The vehicle was stopped without incident, and Sissoko was taken into custody, police said. During the investigation, officers recovered identification documents, financial instruments and ot…
NJ Dad Strangles Wheelchair-Bound Daughter Disabled Since Birth: Report NJ Dad Strangles Wheelchair-Bound Daughter Disabled Since Birth: Report
NJ Dad Strangles Wheelchair-Bound Daughter Disabled Since Birth: Report A 71-year-old South Jersey man is accused of strangling his 40-year-old daughter, who had been disabled and nonverbal since birth, to death, according to authorities and an exclusive report from 6abc. At 6:16 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, Dennis Hall called Franklin Township police and said his daughter, Devin Hall, 40, was not breathing, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Johns said.  Hall admitted to strangling his daughter while speaking to emergency services and to officers, Johns said. Jan Hall, Hall's wife, told 6ABC that he woke her up and admitted to strangling their da…