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Borghi Fine Art Gallery sues City of Englewood for Ban on Displaying of Nude Paintings

On January 7, 2016, Borghi Fine Art was issued a summons by the City of Englewood, New Jersey, for displaying a nude painting, entitled "Happy 20th (Pin up Series)" by Tom Dash. The City demanded that Laura Borghi of Borghi Fine Art Gallery remove the painting from the gallery, but she refused to remove the painting. Laura argued that it is her fundamental right under the first amendment to the United Stated Constitution to display the painting as an expression.

Read more: Borghi Fine Art Gallery sues City of Englewood for Ban on Displaying of Nude Paintings

Kim Kardashian mentioned in $76 million civil lawsuit against City of Englewood, Englewood Police Department, and Two Lawyers

In August 2014, Marc Stephens, and his brother Tyrone Stephens, filed a federal civil rights complaint against the City of Englewood, Englewood Police Department, Det. Marc McDonald, Det. Desmond Singh, Det. Claudia Cubillos, Det. Santiago Incle Jr., Det. Nathaniel Kinlaw, Nina C. Remson Attorney At Law, LLC, and Comet Law Offices, LLC.

Read more: Kim Kardashian mentioned in $76 million civil lawsuit against City of Englewood, Englewood Police...

Marc Stephens Files Notice of Appeal With The United States Court Of Appeals For The 3rd Circuit Regarding Suit Against City Of Englewood

Last month, in a case titled Marc Stephens, et al vs City of Englewood, et al, Marc Stephens filed a notice of appeal, and is requesting that the United States Court of Appeals overturn U.S. District Judge William J. Martini’s opinion and order dismissing Stephens case with prejudice in favor of the defendants City of Englewood, Englewood Police Department, Det. Marc McDonald, Det. Desmond Singh, Det. Claudia Cubillos, Det. Santiago Incle Jr., Det. Nathaniel Kinlaw, Nina C. Remson Attorney At Law, LLC, and Comet Law Offices, LLC.

Read more: Marc Stephens Files Notice of Appeal With The United States Court Of Appeals For The 3rd Circuit...

President Obama Nominates Eight to Serve on United States District Courts

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, President Obama nominated Judge Patricia D. Barksdale, Judge Todd E. Edelman, William F. Jung, Judge Philip R. Lammens, Judge Florence Y. Pan, Regina M. Rodriguez, Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson, and Anne Rachel Traum to serve on the United States District Courts.

Read more: President Obama Nominates Eight to Serve on United States District Courts

Federal Judge William J. Martini DENIES Plaintiff Marc Stephens second motion for reconsideration in $76 Million civil lawsuit for false arrest

On January 15, 2016, plaintiffs Marc and Tyrone Stephens filed a second motion for reconsideration requesting that the court correct their clear errors of facts, clear errors of law, and to prevent manifest injustice regarding Judge William J Martini’s erroneous opinion and order filed on January 13, 2016.

Read more: Federal Judge William J. Martini DENIES Plaintiff Marc Stephens second motion for reconsideration...

Detective Marc McDonald of Englewood Police Department named in Federal Lawsuit for allegedly falsifying evidence and testimony

Marc Stephens, and his brother Tyrone Stephens, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Englewood, Englewood Police Department, Det. Marc McDonald, Det. Desmond Singh, Det. Claudia Cubillos, Det. Santiago Incle Jr., Det. Nathaniel Kinlaw, Nina C. Remson Attorney At Law, LLC, and Comet Law Offices, LLC.

The complaint alleges False Arrest, Conspiracy, falsifying evidence, False imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation, legal malpractice, and several other cause of actions. Marc and Tyrone Stephens are seeking over $76 million in damages.

Read more: Detective Marc McDonald of Englewood Police Department named in Federal Lawsuit for allegedly...

City of Englewood sued for over $76 million in false arrest civil lawsuit

The City of Englewood, and multiple police officers from the Englewood Police Department, are named in a $76 Million Dollar Federal Lawsuit for false imprisonment of a Juvenile. Plaintiffs’ Marc and Tyrone Stephens, wants Federal Judge William J. Martini of the 3rd Circuit removed due to alleged bias in favor of the defendants and trying to sabotage their cases against the City of Englewood, several police officers, and two lawyers.

Read more: City of Englewood sued for over $76 million in false arrest civil lawsuit

Judge William J. Martini accused of bias in favor of the City of Englewood in Civil Lawsuit for False Imprisonment

In a $76 million civil lawsuit for false arrest, conspiracy, defamation, fabricating evidence, and false imprisonment, Plaintiffs Marc and Tyrone Stephens, wants Federal Judge William J. Martini of the 3rd Circuit removed due to alleged bias in favor of the defendants and trying to sabotage their cases against the City of Englewood and several officers.

On October 31, 2012, at 10pm, in the parking lot of 7-eleven in Englewood, NJ, three victims were attacked and brutally beaten by a suspect wearing a black jacket, ski-mask, and riding a bike.

Read more: Judge William J. Martini accused of bias in favor of the City of Englewood in Civil Lawsuit for...

Attorney General Approves the Use of Stun Guns as Alternative to Deadly Force

After studying incidents in which police have used stun guns in New Jersey and obtaining input from community and law enforcement leaders, Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman today announced changes to the state’s stun gun policy to give officers clearer guidance and enhance their ability to use the devices as a lifesaving alternative to deadly force.

Read more: Attorney General Approves the Use of Stun Guns as Alternative to Deadly Force