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State Worker Steals $130K From Mom Who Killed Both Sons Then Fled To NJ For Drugs: DA State Worker Steals $130K From Mom Who Killed Both Sons Then Fled To NJ For Drugs: DA
State Worker Steals $130K From Mom Who Killed Both Sons Then Fled To NJ For Drugs: DA A Philadelphia woman stole over $130,000 from a former Norristown State Hospital resident who was convicted of murdering her two young sons, using the funds for personal expenses, including a Puerto Rico vacation, officials announced on Monday, Dec. 23. Bridget Nicole Compton, 51, is accused of stealing $132,480.01 from the TD Ameritrade account of Trinh Nguyen, a former Norristown State Hospital resident, officials in Bucks County, PA said. Nguyen is currently serving two life sentences for fatally shooting her sons, 13-year-old Jeffrey “JT” Tini and 9-year-old Nelson Tini, in their Upper M…

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by Jillian Pikora
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'Jackass' Legend Steve-O Hits NJ For One-Night-Only Show: Expect The Unexpected 'Jackass' Legend Steve-O Hits NJ For One-Night-Only Show: Expect The Unexpected
'Jackass' Legend Steve-O Hits NJ For One-Night-Only Show: Expect The Unexpected Steve-O, the iconic daredevil and comedy star from MTV's Jackass, is making his way to New Jersey for a one-night-only performance on his Super Dummy Tour. The show will take place Monday, Nov. 25, at the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Basie Center Campus, located at 99 Monmouth St. in Red Bank. Tickets range from $32.75 to $52.75 and are available now. Best known for his over-the-top stunts and fearless antics on "Jackass," Steve-O has since become a global entertainment icon, combining his wild energy with stand-up comedy to deliver a truly unique performance. Fans in Monm…

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by Cecilia Levine
Politics
Rutgers Grad Stars As Donald Trump In New Movie 'The Apprentice' Rutgers Grad Stars As Donald Trump In New Movie 'The Apprentice'
Rutgers Grad Stars As Donald Trump In New Movie 'The Apprentice' Sebastian Stan is playing the role of a lifetime. The Rutgers University graduate who lived in Rockland County growing up, plays former President Donald Trump in the controversial new film, "The Apprentice" (click here for the trailer from Briarcliff Entertainment). The movie focuses on Trump's relationship with his lawyer, Roy Cohn, and how it helped him become a real estate tycoon in the 1980s and how using Cohn's bare-knuckle tactics helped shape his future political career. The movie has generated controversy for scenes where Trump rapes his first wife, Ivana, becomes addicted to diet …

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by Sam Barron
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Movie Named After NJ Town Casting Paid Roles For Men Ages 18-25 Movie Named After NJ Town Casting Paid Roles For Men Ages 18-25
Movie Named After NJ Town Casting Paid Roles For Men Ages 18-25 Actors for a new feature film called "Sicklerville" are being sought. The estimated pay is $3,150 for 15 days of shooting and you can apply by clicking here by July 31. The film shoots from Sept. 9 through 27 in New Jersey. This movie is about three young adults in a drug-induced utopia who are shattered when their addictions run deep through a treacherous day. There are four lead male openings, ages 18 to 25 to actors who are white and of European descent or of mixed ethnicities. They ask for some musical skills in rock, punk or metal. The movie is loosely based on true events. The …

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Meet Legendary Heavy Metal Guitarist In North Jersey Meet Legendary Heavy Metal Guitarist In North Jersey
Meet Legendary Heavy Metal Guitarist In North Jersey Mark Morton, the lead guitarist of legendary heavy metal band Lamb of God, is ready to tell his story. Morton is signing copies of his new book "Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir," at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. In the book, Morton reflects on his career as the band's lead guitarist and lyricists while also talking about his battle with addiction and eventually going into recovery. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mark Morton (@mark.duane.morton) Morton, whose battles with addiction began after th…

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by Sam Barron
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Meet Adam Nimoy, Leonard Nimoy's Son, In North Jersey Meet Adam Nimoy, Leonard Nimoy's Son, In North Jersey
Meet Adam Nimoy, Leonard Nimoy's Son, In North Jersey The offspring of Mr. Spock is coming to Bergen County. Adam Nimoy, the son of Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock on "Star Trek" is signing copies of his book "The Most Human" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Friday, June 7 at 7 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Nimoy (@adam_nimoy) In "The Most Human", Adam discusses growing up with a famous father and details their complicated relationship, according to a synopsis. Their relationship saw marriages that lead to divorce, addiction battles and finding recovery, according to a sy…

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by Sam Barron