Latest Articles by Chris Fry
New Jersey Communities Sue Over New York Aid for Homeless
A month after a controversial program to help homeless New Yorkers find permanent housing sparked litigation, a New Jersey city and county joined the fight Monday with separate lawsuits.
Judge Tosses ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Defamation Case
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed libel claims against Paramount Pictures brought by a former financial executive who argued the Leonardo DiCaprio-led movie “Wolf of Wall Street” falsely portrayed him as a “criminal, a drug user and a degenerate.”
Banks Fight New Jersey Ban on Political Contributions
Challenging a century-old law unique to New Jersey, a banking trade group brought a federal complaint Tuesday so that its members can make political contributions.
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison
Getting one-third of the time handed to his brother, former “Jersey Shore” cast member Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino was ordered Friday to do eight months in federal prison for not paying taxes.
Hoboken Sues After 15 Water Main Breaks in 2 Months
Saying that a rash of water-main breaks has made flooding nearly constant, the city of Hoboken took its sewer operator to court for a solution.
NJ Religious Leaders Sue to Block ICE Prison Contract
A new state lawsuit filed this week claims a local freeholder board violated New Jersey’s Sunshine Law when it suddenly voted to renew a controversial contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which allows them to detain unauthorized immigrants at a nearby jail.



