Signing flawed N.J. sentencing bill would condone corruption | Letters
Updated Mar 03, 2021;
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Even though the editorial disagrees with the amendment inserted by state Sen. Nicholas Sacco, D-Hudson, to include official misconduct in the mandatory-minimum sentences that the bill eliminates, you recommend that the governor sign the bill.
I strongly disagree. Your editorial suggests Sacco added the amendment to possibly assist his girlfriend’s son, who is being prosecuted for allegedly having a no-show government job in North Bergen.
In 2014, the Star-Ledger published an article stating that New Jersey was one of the most corrupt states for both legal and illegal corruption. Both major political parties in New Jersey have politicians who have special interests that are not directed toward the common good.