Lee Vartan Archives - New Jersey Globe

Black clergy seeks nomination of Jamel Semper as U.S. Attorney

May 27, 2021 9:12 amMay 27, 2021 10:18 am

Two politically influential Black ministers are pushing for the nomination of Jamel Semper as the next U.S. Attorney from New Jersey. “It is time for an African American to be nominated as the U.S. Attorney in this state,” said Rev....

Suarez withdraws as candidate for U.S. Attorney, will be reappointed Hudson Prosecutor

May 26, 2021 7:07 pmJune 10, 2021 11:49 am

Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has withdrawn her name from consideration to become the next U.S. Attorney from New Jersey and plans to stay on as prosecutor. “I have read speculation about my possibly being in contention for United States...

Seven religious leaders back Vartan for U.S. Attorney

January 26, 2021 10:00 amJanuary 26, 2021 10:20 am

Seven religious leaders urged lawmakers in the state to back former Assistant New Jersey Attorney General Lee Vartan to be New Jersey’s next U.S. attorney . “National Action Network (NAN), the organization founded by civil rights leader Reverend Al Sharpton,...

Latina group pushes Suarez for U.S. Attorney

January 15, 2021 12:24 amJanuary 15, 2021 11:05 am

The leaders of two Latina advocacy groups want Esther Suarez, the Hudson County Prosecutor, to become the U.S. Attorney. “We are highly encouraged to see the leadership of President-elect Joe Biden, Senator Bob Menendez and Senator Cory Booker on full...

With Democrats controlling White House and Senate, Neals is likely to get second shot at federal judgeship

January 11, 2021 8:30 amJanuary 11, 2021 3:55 pm

Julien X. Neals, whose 2015 nomination for a federal judgeship was squashed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, is widely expected to get another chance to serve on the bench, the New Jersey Globe has learned. Both U.S. Senators from...

Menendez, Booker eyeing seven candidates for U.S. Attorney

January 8, 2021 3:43 pmMay 26, 2021 7:49 pm

A serious short list of seven current and former prosecutors has emerged to become the next U.S. Attorney from New Jersey after Joe Biden takes office on January 20, the New Jersey Globe has learned. The seven – Henry Klingeman,...