Vin Gopal Archives - New Jersey Globe

Gopal praises Rabner for bid to remove Russo

July 17, 2019 6:22 pm

Senator Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch), who had led the charge to remove Superior Court Judge John Russo for asking a woman if she tried to hold her legs together to avoid being raped, today applauded the New Jersey Courts for...

Gopal says suspension for Russo isn’t enough, wants judge gone

July 11, 2019 11:14 am

State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) says that Judge John Russo should not remain on the bench, even though he acknowledged he was wrong to ask an alleged victim if she tried to avoid being raped by keeping her legs...

Lopez wants Silva, Troiano out

July 9, 2019 1:28 pm

Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez added her name to a growing list of legislators calling for the removal of two judges who have come under fire for comments they made during sexual assault trials. “Without question, Judge Silva and Judge Troiano must...

Gopal tells Troiano to resign

July 8, 2019 5:12 pmJuly 8, 2019 8:50 pm

State Sen. Vin Gopal (D-Long Branch) has called for the ouster of Superior Court Judge James Troiano. Troiano is facing criticism for comments he made about the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl whose suspected assailant, also age 16, videotaped...

Murphy stops short of calling for Troiano, Silva resignations

July 8, 2019 1:00 pmJuly 8, 2019 8:47 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy said he was deeply troubled by the comments of two New Jersey family court judges who have come under fire for their handling of sexual assault cases but stopped short of calling for their resignations. “I’m extremely...

Weinberg wants Troiano, Silva gone

July 3, 2019 4:58 pm

Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg today called for the removal of two Superior Court Judges under fire after a state appellate court ruling reversed their decisions and admonished them for their handling of unrelated sexual assault cases. James Troiano, the...

Gopal, Houghtaling, & Downey Hold Press Conference Supporting Anna Landre & Students With Disabilities

June 17, 2019 5:55 pm

TRENTON – Assembly Human Services Chairwoman Joann Downey joined student Anna Landre and legislative colleagues Senator Vin Gopal and Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling at a State House press conference to announce a new package of legislation aiming to help support people...