Code Official Pleads Guilty to Extortion

A Newark code official just admitted to extortion, agreeing to plead guilty after shaking down a local business owner for $800 to keep their illegally closed store open—accepting merchandise instead when cash fell short. Facing charges of official misconduct and extortion, she’s now looking at 324 days in jail and a lifetime ban from public office in New Jersey. This case underscores how abuse of power by public servants erodes community trust—and no one’s above the law. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8fefac6b856a0d26