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Krystal Knapp
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Investigative journalist in Mercer County, New Jersey. Founder of https://planetprinceton.com and https://jerseyvindicator.org
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Thanks to all the Vindicator members who showed up at our first open house at our new office Sun. on W. State St. in Trenton. More than 35 people came out. It was a wonderful day!
November 18, 2025 at 1:55 AM
NJ's incoming governor campaigned on transparency. That promise will soon be tested.
New Jersey’s war on transparency and accountability
The state’s incoming governor campaigned on transparency. That promise will soon be tested.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Richard Camel said he was punished and hounded with internal affairs investigations after complaining to bosses about racial discrimination.
Retired corrections officer wins $375k discrimination lawsuit against Passaic County
Richard Camel said he was punished after complaining to bosses about discrimination.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Persistent staffing shortages are a major problem at New Jersey's prisons, Ombudsman Terry Schuster says.
Watchdog: New Jersey prisons face deepening staffing crisis, growing humanitarian concerns
It's extremely difficult for loved ones to visit prisoners.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:55 AM
"I ran for office to deliver for New Jerseyans, even in the face of Washington leadership that keeps failing people," Mikie Sherrill said.
Gov.-elect comes out in opposition to deal to end shut down, joining both New Jersey senators
The U.S. Senate was expected to vote on the issue Sunday night.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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License plate readers were sold as tools for finding stolen cars, but records have shown that they're being used in abortion investigations. States must ban law enforcement from using ALPRs to investigate healthcare decisions and prohibit sharing data across state lines. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Flock Safety and Texas Sheriff Claimed License Plate Search Was for a
New documents and court records obtained by EFF show that Texas deputies queried Flock Safety's surveillance data in an abortion investigation, contradicting the narrative promoted by the company and
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November 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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November 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Sherrill: Fixing food insecurity crisis in New Jersey is a top priority

The governor-elect distributed food at a pantry in Newark Friday morning.
Sherrill: Fixing food insecurity crisis in New Jersey is a top priority
The governor-elect distributed food at a pantry in Newark Friday morning.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
How Mikie Sherrill built a broad coalition and crushed expectations in New Jersey

Sherrill pummeled Ciattarelli on the way to a 13-point victory.
How Mikie Sherrill built a broad coalition and crushed expectations in New Jersey
Sherrill pummeled Ciattarelli on the way to a 13-point victory.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Election night photo gallery: Campaign lights, high stakes and raw emotion in the NJ governor's race. Vindicator photographer Andres Kudacki captured it all on Tuesday night.
Scenes from election night: Photos from the New Jersey governor’s race
Our photographer captured the pulse of the gov. campaigns on election night
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November 6, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Vindicator Exculsive: Senator Andy Kim is demanding answers after Donald Trump declared the Gateway Tunnel Project “terminated,” warning the move could have “catastrophic” consequences for commuters and the economy.
Trump’s Gateway Tunnel move risks ‘catastrophic’ fallout, Andy Kim warns
In an interview last week, Sen. Andy Kim pressed for answers on the future of the project, calling it vital to state's economy and commuters.
jerseyvindicator.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Sherrill names Caldwell and Doucette to lead New Jersey transition team

Mikie Sherrill announces the leaders of her transition team at the State House in Trenton Wednesday morning. New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill held a press conference Wednesday morning at the State House in Trenton to…
Sherrill names Caldwell and Doucette to lead New Jersey transition team
Mikie Sherrill announces the leaders of her transition team at the State House in Trenton Wednesday morning. New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill held a press conference Wednesday morning at the State House in Trenton to announce the leaders of her gubernatorial transition team. Sherrill has selected Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell to serve as chair of the transition team. Kellie Doucette, the district director of Sherrill's congressional office, will serve as the team’s executive director. Together, the pair will lead the effort to ensure a smooth, efficient and effective transition as the new administration prepares to take office, Sherrill said.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Learn more about Mikie Sherrill, the next governor of New Jersey.
Mikie Sherrill: What to know about New Jersey’s next governor
Sherrill and her family live in Montclair.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Learn more about Mikie Sherrill, the next governor of New Jersey.
Mikie Sherrill: What to know about New Jersey’s next governor
Sherrill and her family live in Montclair.
jerseyvindicator.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been elected New Jersey’s next governor, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli in a historic victory that makes her the state’s first Democratic woman to hold the office.
Mikie Sherrill becomes New Jersey’s first Democratic woman governor after defeating Trump-backed rival
As of 11:32 p.m., Sherrill won 56.2% of the vote, with more than 95% of votes in.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM
George Norcross is threatening to sue officials over the criminal racketeering case that was thrown out earlier this year. He is also demanding that journalists Jeff Pillets and Nancy Solomon preserve all their documents and notes.
George Norcross threatens lawsuit over New Jersey racketeering case, seeks reporters’ records
Under the state's shield law, reporters are protected from disclosung notes and sources.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Detainees at Newark’s Delaney Hall say they’re going hungry again and living without clean water or basic hygiene supplies.
Newark detention center under fire again for abuse and neglect claims
Four months after a riot, detainees at Newark’s Delaney Hall say they’re going hungry again and living without clean water or basic hygiene supplies.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Antonio Rodrigues has been the creative force behind the legendary New Jersey “Zombie House” for 21 years.
Five minutes with the man behind Hawthorne’s handmade ‘Zombie House’
Antonio Rodrigues has been the creative force behind the legendary New Jersey “Zombie House” for 21 years.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
A new state report calls a section of New Jersey State Prison “antiquated and inhumane."
Watchdogs urge demolition of New Jersey’s oldest prison buildings
A new state report calls a section of New Jersey State Prison “antiquated and inhumane."
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October 19, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Dwight Sequera was grabbed by ICE agents after his immigration hearing on June 25 in New York. Now his wife and baby are living in a shelter.
Her husband was detained by ICE, now she and her baby are homeless and hungry
Dwight Sequera was grabbed by ICE agents after his immigration hearing on June 25 in New York.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Gov. debate recap, base detention plans, Bloomfield shooting lawsuit
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October 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli clashed for an hour over the cost of living, energy policy, transit, and President Donald Trump on Wednesday night in a fiery second New Jersey gubernatorial debate.
Sherrill and Ciattarelli clash on costs, energy, transit and Trump in New Jersey governor’s debate as exchanges turn personal
Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli debated the issues for an hour in a fiery second debate Wednesday.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:43 AM
New Jersey governor’s race: Sherrill, Ciattarelli face off in second debate (live transcript)

The second and final debate for governor was held at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
New Jersey governor’s race: Sherrill, Ciattarelli face off in second debate (live transcript)
The second and final debate for governor was held at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:18 AM
State ethics board fined Trenton parking officials over insider contract deal

The ethics case stems from a 2020 contract.
State ethics board fined Trenton parking officials over insider contract deal
The ethics case stems from a 2020 contract.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Five years after being shot by Bloomfield police, Jeffrey Sutton is still seeking justice
Five years after being shot by Bloomfield police, Jeffrey Sutton is still seeking justice
Five years after being shot by Bloomfield police, Jeffrey Sutton is still seeking justice
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October 8, 2025 at 8:32 PM