Day: October 22, 2014

FBI: New Jersey Woman Sentenced for Defrauding Non-Profit

PHILADELPHIA—Rochelle Biesenthal, 64, of Brigantine, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 12 months and a day in prison. On May 28, 2014, Ms. Biesenthal pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and three counts of tax evasion.

As part of her wire fraud charge, Ms. Biesenthal engaged in a scheme to defraud the Jewish Heritage Programs (\”JHP\”). JHP is a non-profit organization in Philadelphia that provides opportunities for Jewish college students (at the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University and other universities), as well as young professionals, and other persons to engage with their Jewish heritage and reaffirm their Jewish identity. Ms. Biesenthal was carried out the scheme between 2002 and April 2009, while she was employed as a bookkeeper at JHP. Shefraudulently prepared and issued checks drawn on JHP’s bank accounts and rather than use them for the non-profit’s mission, she made those unauthorized checks payable to her.

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NJ News Commons: Christie Addresses Ebola

Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014

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CHRISTIE ADDRESSES EBOLA
With news of a Liberian air passenger whisked from Newark Airport to the hospital to screen for Ebola, Gov. Christie plans to brief reporters momentarily on the state\’s readiness to deal with the disease.

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After a three-year investigation codenamed \”Operation Fistful,\” NJ authorities have arrested 11 alleged members of the Genovese crime family on a host of racketeering charges. But here\’s a mobster story with more of a twist. From The Record, a piece on how NJ Transit is in a legal battle with convicted mobster Carmine Franco, currently serving time, over an $8.1 million bill left over from the cancelled ARC tunnel project.

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Damon Bradley Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Clayton Girl

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WOODBURY NJ–Damon Bradley (DOB 4/20/69), of Clayton NJ pleaded guilty today (10/21) to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in Clayton in 2013.

In a negotiated plea, Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Margaret Cipparrone will recommend that Bradley be sentenced to six years in New Jersey state prison and not be eligible for parole for 85 percent of the prison term. He will also be subject to registration requirements of Megan’s Law for sex offenders and at least 15 years of supervision after release from prison. Bradley has been jailed in default of $150,000 bail since his 10/4/13 arrest

 Superior Court Judge Kevin T. Smith accepted the plea and tentatively scheduled sentencing for 12/12/14 but noted Bradley must first be evaluated at the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment Center, a facility for sex offenders in Avenel NJ.

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Deptford\’s Meneko Spigner McBeth Wins $1 Million Grand Prize Lays Potato Chip Contest

 

October 21, 2014

Finalist Meneko Spigner McBeth of West Deptford NJ, to take home $1 million grand prize; Lay’s Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger flavored potato chips to remain on store shelves

PLANO, Texas – Following nearly three months of competition, Lay’s potato chips – one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division – today announced Lay’s Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger flavored potato chips as the winner of this year’s Lay’s \”Do Us A Flavor\” contest. Meneko Spigner McBeth, who submitted the idea for Lay’s Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger flavored chips, will take home a $1 million grand prize or one percent of her winning flavor’s net sales through July 1, 2015 (whichever is higher). Lay’s Kettle Cooked Wasabi Ginger flavored chips also will remain on store shelves following the completion of the contest. The three runner-up finalists: Chad Scott from Las Vegas, Nev., who submitted Cappuccino; Matt Allen from Troy, Ohio, who submitted Cheddar Bacon Mac & Cheese; and Julia Stanley-Metz from Sacramento, Calif., who submitted Mango Salsa will each receive $50,000 in prize money.

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