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Ex-NJ Fire Chief Who Had 100+ Child Porn Files Details How 30-Year Addiction Started: Report Ex-NJ Fire Chief Who Had 100+ Child Porn Files Details How 30-Year Addiction Started: Report
Ex-NJ Fire Chief Who Had 100+ Child Porn Files Details How 30-Year Addiction Started: Report Earlier this year, Martin W. Matson's stash of more than 100,000 child pornography photos was uncovered. And on Monday, Dec. 1, the former West Deptford volunteer fire chief was sentenced to seven years in prison, NJ Advance Media reports. But before the 71-year-old learned his fate, he shared a little bit about his alleged problem with the judge, the outlet said. Matson apparently told Superior Court Judge William Ziegler that his addiction was not to child pornography, but "just regular pornography," NJ Advance Media says. Matson told the judge that he came across pornography on…
River Edge Family Turns Heartbreak Into Hope With Paramus Concert For Late Son River Edge Family Turns Heartbreak Into Hope With Paramus Concert For Late Son
River Edge Family Turns Heartbreak Into Hope With Paramus Concert For Late Son For years, the Marri family lived in a constant state of worry: watching for signs, trying every possible way to pull their son and brother, Buster, back from the grip of addiction.  Rehab. Family meetings. Drug testing. Love. Kindness. Anything to stop what they feared was coming. On Nov. 2, 2021, the call came: Buster wasn’t breathing. In that instant, the endless tension and daily battles vanished, replaced by a silence they never wanted.  The stress was gone, but so was Buster. He was 24 years old, fearless, full of life, and deeply loved. And in the aftermath, his family ma…
Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’ Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’
Wrestler ‘Buff’ Bagwell Gets Leg Amputated Following 2020 Crash: ‘I’m Taking This By The Horns’ Five years after he was involved in a gruesome car crash, Marcus "Buff" Bagwell is facing his latest battle outside of the ring. The five-time WCW World Tag Team Champion underwent an above-the-knee amputation after multiple attempts to repair damage from the 2020 crash were unsuccessful. Bagwell crashed his car into a shopping mall in 2020, leaving him with grievous injuries that ultimately led to his decision to amputate.  His story was documented by former WWE wrestler Maven Huffman on his YouTube channel following the July 9 surgery. In the 1990s, Buff Bagwell was one of the…
'What Would You Do?' Rapper Robbie Pardlo Of 'City High' Dead At 46 In NJ: Report 'What Would You Do?' Rapper Robbie Pardlo Of 'City High' Dead At 46 In NJ: Report
'What Would You Do?' Rapper Robbie Pardlo Of 'City High' Dead At 46 In NJ: Report Robbie Pardlo, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated R&B group City High, has died at the age of 46 in Willingboro, NJ, TMZ reports, citing a representative for the artist. Condolences flooded the comments of Pardlo’s final Instagram post a day before TMZ broke the news. Pardlo’s voice helped define the early 2000s with “What Would You Do?” — a raw anthem that tackled poverty, addiction, and survival. The song soared up the charts and made City High, a Willingboro-based group, a household name. View this post on Instagram A post shared …
NY Dad Channels Grit, Grief Into Debut Thriller: ‘For The Ones Who Never Got To Grow Up' NY Dad Channels Grit, Grief Into Debut Thriller: ‘For The Ones Who Never Got To Grow Up'
NY Dad Channels Grit, Grief Into Debut Thriller: ‘For The Ones Who Never Got To Grow Up' For Long Island native Nikolas Pleiadi, In Powder Blue isn’t just his debut novel—it’s a long-awaited reckoning. “This book has been brewing in me for a long time,” the 32-year-old Levittown native told Daily Voice. “It’s crazy to finally get it out into the world.” On Tuesday, July 1, Pleiadi – a married father of four now living in North Carolina – will officially publish his first book, a crime thriller born from the wreckage of his own life—addiction, generational silence, and the brutal beauty of survival. “This whole thing is for the people who didn’t make it…friends I lost to addic…
Kitty Dukakis, Wife Of Ex-Presidential Nominee, Dies Kitty Dukakis, Wife Of Ex-Presidential Nominee, Dies
Kitty Dukakis, Wife Of Ex-Presidential Nominee, Dies Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts Governor and presidential nominee Michael Dukakis, died on Friday, March 21, at the age of 88, her family said.  Her son, John Dukakis, said in a statement that the mother of three died "surrounded by family." She was born on December 26, 1936, and lived a full life fighting to make the world a better place and sharing her vulnerabilities to help others face theirs. She was loving, feisty and fun, and had a keen sensitivity to people from all walks of life. She and our dad, Michael Dukakis, shared an enviable partnership for over 60 years and …
Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. ‘Predator,’ Urges Senate To Reject Trump Nominee Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. ‘Predator,’ Urges Senate To Reject Trump Nominee
Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. ‘Predator,’ Urges Senate To Reject Trump Nominee Caroline Kennedy, the sole surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, has delivered a scathing critique of her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., just as he is about to testify before the Senate in a confirmation hearing following his appointment by President Trump as health secretary. “I have known Bobby my whole life,” Caroline Kennedy, age 67, wrote in a letter to senators. “It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because he himself is a predator.” She criticized his promotion of vaccine misinformation, attributing the 2019 measles outbreak in American Samoa to his anti-vacci…
FDA Approves ZYN Nicotine Pouches For Sale, Restricts Ads Targeting Teens FDA Approves ZYN Nicotine Pouches For Sale, Restricts Ads Targeting Teens
FDA Approves ZYN Nicotine Pouches For Sale, Restricts Ads Targeting Teens The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sales of 20 types of ZYN nicotine pouches amid concerns about children and teens using the products. The decision allows ZYN nicotine pouches to be legally marketed in the U.S. to adults aged 21 and older, the FDA said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 6. The small natural fiber pouches are designed to be placed between the gum and lip. The FDA said the pouches contain substantially lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes and most smokeless tobacco products, reducing risks of cancer and other serious …
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…
'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…
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 …
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 …
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…