An Atlantic City man sentenced to 60 years in prison for the violent sexual trafficking of two women will get a new trial after an appeals court overturned the verdict. According to BreakingAC.com, 47 year old Tahir Gregory was convicted of two counts of human-trafficking along with other crimes after a two-week trial in January 2023.That April, he was sentenced to two consecutive 30-year sentences with 20 years of parole ineligibility for each. The jury was not properly instructed on the two subsections of the human-trafficking count, an appellate panel found.
Camden County Man Sentenced In Deadly Black Horse Pike Crash
A Camden County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison in drug-fueled crash that killed a young mother. BreakingAC.com reports 32 year old Stephen Sirch was going 100 mph west down the Black Horse Pike under the influence of multiple drugs when he crashed into a vehicle at about 2:15 p.m. April 3, 2024. Karina Castillo, 29, was pushed across the center median, and into the eastbound lane, where she crashed with an oncoming car. She was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving behind her baby daughter and a fiance.
Bridgeton Man Charged With Murder
According to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, authorities have charged a 32-year-old Bridgeton man with murder and possession of firearms in connection with last week's fatal shooting. The 32-year-old Rynell L. Lawrence was charged on Friday with murder, unauthorized possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain persons not to have firearms. Lawrence Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, as long as Lawrence is still at large and deemed dangerous and armed.
Automated Phone System for Food And Services
According to officials on Monday, the Atlantic County Department of Family and Community Development has introduced an automated phone system driven by artificial intelligence for locals in need of food assistance and emergency support. The EVA system is made to manage large call volumes, give citizens access to various services, and provide information about applications. According to county officials, the application is meant to expedite customer service for programs including Supplemental Nutrition help Program benefits and emergency shelter help.
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