US attorney reaches settlement with NJ Transit regarding ADA compliance

US attorney reaches settlement with NJ Transit regarding ADA compliance

NEWARK, NJ — The U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached a comprehensive settlement with New Jersey Transit Corp. to resolve allegations that NJ Transit violated the civil rights of people with disabilities by failing to operate a paratransit service that complied with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Dec. […]

U.S. Attorney’s Office, NJ Transit reach settlement regarding ADA compliance

U.S. Attorney’s Office, NJ Transit reach settlement regarding ADA compliance

NEWARK, NJ — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey has reached a settlement with NJ Transit to resolve findings that its intercity rail stations are not accessible to individuals with disabilities, which is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Oct. 18. […]

Newark man admits role in drug distribution

NEWARK, NJ — On Oct. 11, a Newark man admitted possessing heroin that was seized from him at Newark Penn Station, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Jeremy Lorenzo, 30, of Newark, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty to one count of possession with intent to distribute more than 200 grams of heroin. According […]