Newark, NJ - A federal judge officially dismissed a trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on Wednesday. The charge, the details of which were not immediately available, had been a point of contention in recent months. The dismissal brings an end to the legal proceedings surrounding the incident.
CBS News Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane reported on the dismissal. Further details regarding the circumstances of the original charge and the judge's reasoning for the dismissal were not immediately released. Mayor Baraka's office has yet to issue a statement on the matter. The dismissal allows Mayor Baraka to fully focus on his mayoral duties in Newark.
Trespassing Charge Against Newark Mayor Baraka Dismissed
A federal judge in New Jersey has dismissed the trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. The charge stemmed from an incident that occurred earlier this year. The dismissal marks the end of a legal battle for the mayor. CBS News Justice Department correspondent Scott MacFarlane reported on the development.
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