This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. He also wrote corporate checks to vendors for fictional services, then forged the vendors' endorsements and deposited those checks in his own account, too. Tuesday / Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Yolanda Ciccone (Assignment judge) Civil Division. for the murder of Terrence Coulanges, and related offense following the guilty verdicts returned by a petit jury on April 26, 2022, McDonald said. Superior Courts in Somerset County 1 Somerset County Superior Court Somerset County Courthouse 20 North Bridge Street , Somerville , NJ 08876 Phone: 908-332-7700 Surrogate's Courts in Somerset County 2 Somerset County Surrogate's Court Somerset County Administration Building 20 Grove Street, PO Box 3000 , Somerville , NJ 08876 Phone: 908-231-7003 Newsroom:(908) 852-7777 Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage . ADDRESS: 20 Grove St, Somerville, NJ 08876 89.8%. When Corzine was defeated for reelection, former Gov. View Detail On count three for hindering oneself in the third degree, defendant was sentenced to 5 years in prison concurrent to the term imposed for murder and the other counts. Mr. Imbriani's lawyer, John P. McDonald, who had asked for no jail time, said the sentence was ''extremely fair and well thought out.'' No, Cancel Yes, Continue. The Association has always been dedicated to public service and the enhancement of the legal profession by providing programs such as continuing legal education and lawyer referral services. The petit jury trial and sentencing of Ryan Keogh, on February 23, 2023, Ryans parents, Defendants Cindy and David Keogh, had their own pretrial appeals vacated and dismissed by the New Jersey Supreme Court. He faced mandatory retirement in 2024 at age 70. The Honorable Peter J. Tober, Somerset County Presiding Criminal Judge presided over that trial. Box 3000, Somerville, NJ 08876-1262 (908) 231-7000, Created By Granicus - Connecting People and Government. Franklin Twp NJ, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor, Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather, and Bridgewater Township Chief of Police John B. Mitzak announced an on-going homicide investigation in . In 1985, when Judge Imbriani gave a three-year prison sentence to a businessman who had embezzled $375,000, he wrote, ''The dominant purpose in the sentence of a white-collar criminal must be deterrence, and to do so, a sentence must have some sting and hurt.''. McDonald became a Superior Court judge in July 2017 and has served in the Family Division. Judge McDonald is extremely biased against women in the court room. Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Supti Bhattacharya, who manages the family law practice at Hill Wallack, chairs the New Jersey Supreme Courts Lawyers Fund for Client Protection, and is a South Asian Bar Association of New Jerseytrustee. Ryan D. Keogh was acquitted of one of the counts against him a sole count of fourth-degree false swearing. John P. McDonald, J.S.C., Family; Courtroom 304, 3rd Fl Marilyn Zakaluzny; 231-7060 Michael Giasullo; 231-7510 . To get unlimited access to his articles on Somerset and Hunterdon counties, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. Phil Murphy on June 9, was forwarded to the Senate Judiciary Committee which, if approved, will go to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. To get unlimited access to his articles on Somerset and Hunterdon counties, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. Box 3000, Somerville, NJ 08876. Send e-mail to this poster Publisher. This term was consecutive under New Jersey Statutes. "John is an outstanding trial attorney," Rogers said. HUNTERDON COUNTY JUDGES & STAFF . Ryan Keogh was arrested on February 14, 2019 following the investigation, McDonald said. The high number of judicial vacancies led to the state's Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner on Tuesday to suspend civil and divorce trials in two parts of the state starting Feb. 21 . New Jersey 08876-1262 . Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Department Family Division, 3rd Floor, Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren County Superior Court, Department Family Division, 3rd Floor, You will lose the information in your envelope, Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren County Superior Court (Vicinage 13), New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law, McDonald Named Somerset County Professional Lawyer of the Year, NJ - Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren County Superior Court. Jay has been a guest on Americas Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion. Jon Corzine today nominated veteran defense lawyer John McDonald to be the next Somerset County Prosecutor, setting the stage for the replacement of Wayne Forrest after more than a decade. When Corzine was defeated for reelection, former Gov. On the charge of endangering an injured victim, Keogh faced a term of 3 5 years in prison with up to half the term without parole. QuickChek giving away free coffee every Friday in March and April, P.O. Jon Corzine today nominated veteran defense lawyer John McDonald to be the next Somerset County Prosecutor, setting the stage for the replacement of Wayne Forrest after more than a decade.. If approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, McDonald will replace Forrest, who was appointed in 1997 by then-Gov. Judge Lifland recommended that Mr. Imbriani serve his term at the minimum-security Federal prison camp in Allenwood, Pa. Mr. Imbriani's sentencing comes in the wake of the celebrated case of another former Somerset County Prosecutor, Nicholas L. Bissell Jr., who killed himself last month after fleeing the state just before he was about to be sentenced to up to 10 years for fraud and embezzlement. McDonald is a past president of the Somerset County Bar Association, and also served as president of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Since 1954, McDonald's has been dedicated to serving quality food and quick service at an affordable price for our customers. 2 men arrested for possession of stolen property in Blairstown Twp. Rahat N. Babar, a former deputy attorney general who oversees all high-profile litigation for the Governors office, will be nominated to a seat in Mercer County. Prosecutor McDonald stated Ryan D. Keogh was arrested on February 14, 2019. said McDonald. With 71.3 percent of voters turning out, Mulligan topped the ballot with 1,325 votes, followed by Hiler with 1,312. She is the wife of Chernor Abdulai Jalloh. The Robing Room - where judges are judged. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Gov. McDonald Named Somerset County Professional Lawyer of the Year, New Jersey Courts: On count four for third degree endangering an injured victim, he was given a 3 year term in prison to be served consecutive to the term imposed for murder. Therefore, given the Supreme Courts dismissal of Cindy and David Keoghs appeals, the ruling of the Appellate Division stands. He also received the 2012 Somerset County Professional Lawyer of the Year Award. Whether you've come to play, work or stay, expect to fall in love with our proud heritage, eclectic culture and exceptional quality of life. He was appointed to the bench in 2017. Mrs A, T Smith, Jersey City N Richards, la &child, N O Mit J P Boyd, Albany Wm 0 Dayton, Elizabeth.NJ Alex Mattison. A Watchung resident, McDonald is a graduate of Seton Hall Law School and served in private practice in Somerville with fellow Superior Court Judge Michael Rogers, who is retiring. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). McDonald stated that prior to imposing sentence; Judge Tober denied Keoghs motion for a judgment of acquittal and for a new trial and sentenced Keogh to the following: Judge Tober also ordered the payment of fines, penalties, and restitution. * Jos Vilario is a law partner of State Sen. Jon Bramnick (R-Westfield) and has been named to a seat in Hudson County. He just wants to get this behind him. Find contact information for your local jury manager. "I'm very grateful to the governor and his staff," McDonald said and complimented Attorney General Anne Milgram on her intimate knowledge of the issues facing Somerset. MOUNTAIN LAKES - A 20-year-old Newark man will spend four years in jail for stealing a black Maserati Ghibli from a Mountain Lakes home in 2021. However, if the Governor, Legislature, or the Supreme Court issue an order requiring an extension of existing shelter at home . Your email address will not be published. Jennifer L. Shortino appointed health officer for Sussex County, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities launches new community solar finder, Hunterdon County Commissioners authorize award for resurfacing of Columbia and Landsdown Trails, DWI checkpoint planned for July in Chester, NJ TRANSIT to receive $13 million from FTA as part of CARES ACT, Oroho, Space and Wirths unveil election integrity bill package, A breakdown of the COVID-19 cases in Hunterdon County. Donald DeFrancesco. at Seton Hall Law School in 1979. She has also volunteered for Legal Services of New Jersey representing clients pro bono especially in Surrogate and Family Courts. All rights reserved. 1:44 TRENTON - Superior Court Judge John P. McDonald has been nominated to become the next Somerset County prosecutor. Computer and Internet Use. try clicking the minimize button instead. Carvalho is being honored by the 200 Club of Union County for stopping a man armed with a machete during a mental health episode on Palm Sunday 2021. NEW JERSEY SUPREME COURT RENDERS DECISION REGARDING WITNESS INTERVIEWS FROM BOUND BROOK MURDER. Box 1000 You can always see your envelopes James P. Snell, Franklin Ellis. When the Revolution opened he was a member of the Assembly of New Jersey from Somerset County, and stood up firmly on the patriot side. James E. McGreevey, was nominated to the Superior Court. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The trial began on March 7, with jury selection, and ended with the jury's return of verdict on April 26. The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey has jurisdiction in Somerset County. Prior to his appointment, he was a partner in the Somerville law firm of McDonald & Rogers, where he specialized in litigating criminal and civil matters. Box 1000 Bhattacharya was a law clerk to Superior Court Judge Michelle C. Hollar-Gregory. Plainfield cop to be honored for thwarting man with machete-video. Murphy has also nominated Tanya Phillips, a former Mercer County Bar Association president and a partner at Gaylord Popp in Trenton, as a judge of the Workers Compensation Court. Contact. "I was very impressed with the qualities of interviews I had," he said. What's next? Among the materials the State submitted to the Supreme Court were transcripts of Cindy and David Keoghs testimony from their son Ryans trial. Hes also a former adjunct professor at Temple University Beasley School of law and as a law clerk to Delaware Supreme Court Chief Justice Myron Steele. General Manager & Advertising: Kevin Sanders, Murphy nominates three judges in Hudson County, Ciattarelli wants Murphy to lift gathering limits by May 15, 4.7 million vaccines includes people ages 12-15, Murphy says, State investigator enters race for open Trenton council seat, Jimenez says shes gunning for another term. Anyone can read what you share. He received a B.A. from Seton Hall University in 1976. * Gregg Rubenstein is a family law attorney from East Brunswick. Valdes, 37, joined the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey in 2002 and is a member of the office's government-fraud unit. The Medical Examiner found the cause of death to be gunshot wounds and homicide to be the manner of death, McDonald said. Prosecutor McDonald has served as a Superior Court Judge in Somerset County since July 2017. McDonald had been serving as a Superior Court judge in the Family Division. Somerset County Prosecutor Michael Robertson quietly resigns. By David Wildstein, February 28 2022 3:23 pm. Send e-mail to this poster Newsroom:(908) 852-7777 Appeals from the District of New Jersey go to the United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. But retired Sen. Kip Bateman used his privilege of senatorial courtesy to block the nomination. This September, he pleaded guilty to evading $14,832 in taxes on nearly $50,000 of the embezzled funds. Rabner said in May that the courts have been working at a deficit for two and a half years. Contact. John P. McDonald is a judge for the Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren County Superior Court (Vicinage 13) in New Jersey. He served on the New Jersey State Bar. Judge McDonald - FM & FV . (Photo: Office of the Attorney General). Previously, their recorded witness statements to police were ruled to be inadmissible by the trial court on the ground that neither Cindy nor David Keogh were provided Miranda warnings before their interviews, McDonald said. A former New Jersey Superior Court judge, known for his tough stands on white-collar crime, was sentenced to two months in Federal prison today for failing to pay tax on some of the $173,000 he embezzled from his real estate partners. John P. McDonald sworn in as Somerset County prosecutor, Jennifer L. 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It is governed by an elected Board of County Commissioners who include (photo, l-r) Deputy Director Douglas Singleterry, Commissioner Sara Sooy, Director Shanel Y. Robinson, Commissioner Melonie Marano, and Commissioner Paul Drake. %%EOF Bill to further streamline electronic construction permits and inspections advances, Man sentenced for criminal trespass in Sussex County. In 2020, the median property value in Somerset County, NJ was $436,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.7%. On the murder charge, Ryan Keogh faced a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years imprisonment and a maximum sentence of 75 years imprisonment with 85% of the term to be served without parole under the No Early Release Act, McDonald said. However, Christie did not nominate Soriano for another term and Soriano served in the Attorney Generals Office before becoming executive director of the Somerset County Park Commission. Box 3000, Somerville, NJ 08876-1262, 20 Grove Street, P.O. Where do I file a petition for probate in Somerset County, New Jersey? This charge implicates a Graves Act sentence which has a mandatory imposition of parole ineligibility fixed at one-half the sentence imposed by the Court, or 42 months, whichever is greater, McDonald said. Former Assignment Judge Yolanda Ciccone was nominated by Murphy in 2020 to become Middlesex County prosecutor. The Somerset County Bar Association was founded in 1899. TRENTON Superior Court Judge John P. McDonald has been nominated to become the next Somerset County prosecutor. She also served as the Director of Training and Development at United Healthcare Systems, Inc. Mrs. Jalloh serves on the Board of Directors of Egenof Early Childhood Learning Center and the Civic Knights. Christine Todd Whitman and acting Gov. New Jersey Supreme Court renders decision regarding witness interviews from Somerset County murder. * Michelle Perry-Thompson, named to an Atlantic County seat, is a deputy attorney general and the assistant chief of the Department of Children and Families South Jersey section. McDonald is the second judge sitting in Somerset County to be nominated by Murphy for prosecutor. Delivery From You are leaving McDonald's to visit a site not hosted by McDonald's. Please review the third . Peter Midgley Phone: 732-775-7009 / 7005 Fax: 732-775-3612 Women are not heard. The nomination cleared the State Senate on Wednesday. 12/1/2021 10:27:55 PM, View Detail He received the Somerset County Professional Lawyer of the Year Award from the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law and the Somerset County Bar Association in 2012. . Send e-mail to this poster Persons per household, 2017-2021. Middlesex Borough authorities relayed the call to Bound Brook Police, who responded and located Terrence C. Coulanges, 29, of Old Bridge, outside the residence with gunshot wounds to the right thigh and left chest. ", Asked if he thought the transition from defending criminals to putting them behind bars would be difficult for his friend, Rogers said, "The transition is seamless if you're acting in accord with attorney principles.". Send e-mail to this poster Mrs. Jalloh is a partner with her son Mohamed Jalloh at Jalloh & Jalloh, LLC which provides legal services focuses on non-profit representation, contract negotiations and review, general civil litigation, personal injuries, commercial and corporate transactions, immigration, consumer credit collection, landlord/tenant, real estate, will and estate planning, matrimonial/domestic relations/family law, adoptions, name changes, education and special education law. In that testimony, both Cindy and David Keogh admitted under oath that the accounts they provided to investigators on the night of the shooting were false, McDonald said. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. A Watchung resident, McDonald is a graduate of. hO04u~BG(B%A~wv\[K|9pKRi%HE"AjACR8nIDt{v;qtaK1h?$Jhrg&;p:l|N,i?u\'tqSwxQt?$dZ#=J%,Tz{E^w:}KJpawxf_q>f8{,e[c+u. Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Illustrated by. In his tenure with the private firm he co-founded in 1980, McDonald and Rogers, he argued the first death penalty case in Somerset County, successfully defending his client against a murder charge. As the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for Somerset County, Prosecutor McDonald will manage and supervise all county law enforcement functions, across twenty-one municipalities and nineteen police departments, with over 700 sworn law enforcement officers. Oakland County, Michigan / Courts / Circuit Court / Judges / Family Division / Hon. She is the daughter of the Reverend Doctor Clarence Bauknight, Jr., and Bernice Griffen Bauknight. Defendants Cindy Keogh and David Keogh have been charged and indicted by a Somerset County Grand Jury with 4th degree Hindering Providing False Information, 4th degree False Swearing Under Oath and 3rd degree Endangering an Injured Victim. He faced mandatory retirement in 2024 at age 70. Somerset County consists of 21 municipalities in the heart of central New Jersey. On count eleven for fourth-degree possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine, he received a concurrent 18 month sentence. Gov. "I've been together with him one year less than I've been with my wife," Rogers said in an interview today, but said he has nothing but well wishes for his longtime colleague. the staff of the Ridgewood blog. Presiding Somerset County Superior Court Judge the Honorable Peter J. Tober administered the oath of office at the Somerset County Historic Courthouse. McDonald's is not responsible for the content provided by third-party sites. P.O. Send e-mail to this poster SOMERVILLE - The State Senate has confirmed Gov. 5/15/2021 3:50:13 PM, View Detail Mike Deak is a reporter for mycentraljersey.com. NEWS RELEASE. 2.71. Hon. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23.