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Senate has no plans to investigate Edna Mahan abuses, Sweeney says

January 28, 2021 4:34 pm

The State Senate has no plans to investigate abuses at New Jersey’s only women’s prison “at this time,” Senate President Steve Sweeney said. “Listen, we held a hearing before. The commissioner didn’t appear,” he told the New Jersey Globe. “This...

Ciattarelli calls prison allegations ‘horrifying,’ wants Hicks gone

January 28, 2021 3:15 pm

A scandal over allegations that guards beat women prisoners has Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli calling for the resignation of Commissioner of Corrections Marcus Hicks – and Gov. Phil Murphy. “The systemic abuse of female inmates reported in state facilities...

Every Senate Democrat calls on Hicks to resign

January 28, 2021 12:10 pmJanuary 28, 2021 1:52 pm

All 25 Senate Democrats called for the resignation of embattled Corrections Commissioner Marcus Hicks Thursday over beatings at the state’s only women’s prison. “We are calling for the immediate resignation of Commissioner Marcus Hicks,” the lawmakers said in a letter...

Assembly Judiciary will investigate abuses at Edna Mahan

January 27, 2021 9:02 pm

The Assembly Judiciary Committee will hold hearings on extensive abuses at the state’s only women’s prison, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin announced Wednesday night. “I am extremely disturbed about the continued allegations of abuse at Edna Mahan. A pattern has developed...

Corrado claims Murphy’s Edna Mahan investigation a political shield

January 27, 2021 6:00 pm

State Sen. Kristin Corrado (R-Totawa) accused Gov. Phil Murphy of moving to defend himself from political fallout over abuses at the state’s only women’s prison after he announced an independent investigation in beatings there by former State Comptroller Matt Boxer....

Testa joins outrage over abuses at state’s only women’s prison

January 27, 2021 4:13 pm

State Sen. Mike Testa (R-Vineland) added his voice a spew of criticism over inmate beatings at the state’s only women’s prison that have spurred calls for the resignation of Corrections Commissioner Marcus Hicks. “It’s the NJDOC Commissioners responsibility to provide...

Murphy taps former comptroller for investigation into Edna Mahan abuses

January 27, 2021 3:32 pmJanuary 27, 2021 8:49 pm

This story was updated with comment from Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez at 4:01 p.m. Gov. Phil Murphy tapped former State Comptroller Matt Boxer to investigate abuses at the state’s only women’s prison that have spurred bipartisan calls for the resignation or...