New Jersey

A New Jersey man fatally shot his estranged wife and her parents before killing himself, leaving their three young children unharmed in the home. The incident occurred at the wife's parents' house in Berkeley Township. Police say the shooter had previously threatened to murder her and her family.

12. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Michael Mulgrew, a 37-year-old from New Jersey, has admitted to murdering his parents following a dispute over household chores. The incident occurred in Barnegat Township, where he stabbed Eugene and Cheryl Mulgrew before dragging their bodies. Prosecutors seek consecutive 30-year sentences without parole.

Montclair Brewery in New Jersey has released Lumumba Smoked Ale as part of its annual Black History Month series, honoring the Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. The beer draws inspiration from a fan's tribute at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. A second beer honoring baseball pioneer Larry Doby is planned for later this month.

10. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

Former Rep. Tom Malinowski conceded Tuesday to progressive activist Analilia Mejia in the Democratic special primary for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, a contest to fill the seat vacated when Mikie Sherrill stepped down to become governor. The race had not been called by The Associated Press as mail-in ballots were still being counted, but Mejia was set to face Republican Joe Hathaway in the April 16 special general election.

Federal authorities arrested Montclair residents Tomas Kaan Jimenez-Guzel and Milo Sedarat this week in a widening investigation tied to ISIS-inspired activity that also produced arrests in Michigan and Washington, officials and court filings indicate.

6. november 2025 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

Democrat Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey’s gubernatorial election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, delivering her party a third consecutive victory in the state — the first such streak for either party since 1961, according to the Associated Press and local outlets.