Newark, NJ - A federal trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has been dropped, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba. The dismissal comes after a review of the case. Details surrounding the initial trespassing charge were not immediately available.
In separate legal news, Representative McIver is facing charges, though the specific nature of these charges has not yet been fully disclosed. This is a developing story, and further information will be released as it becomes available. The relationship, if any, between the two cases is currently unknown.
Mayor Baraka's office has not yet released a statement regarding the dismissal of the trespassing charge. The U.S. Attorney's office declined to comment beyond the initial announcement.
Trespassing Charge Against Newark Mayor Baraka Dropped; McIver Faces Charges
Federal prosecutors have dismissed a trespassing charge against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. The U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba, announced the decision. Meanwhile, Representative McIver is facing separate charges. The details surrounding McIver's charges are still emerging.
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