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December 3, 2021

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Middlesex

Mother accused in fatal wrong-way crash can attend son’s funeral, judge rules

Yokauri Batista-Alcantara can attend the funeral of her son and his cousin, both of whom were killed in the crash, but must then return to jail, a judge ruled.

By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Education

N.J. rabbi committed ‘horrific acts’ of child sex abuse while Jewish organizations did nothing, lawsuits say

Rabbi Baruch Lanner, a longtime school principal and head of a statewide Jewish organization, is accused of decades of sexual and physical abuse.

By Kelly Heyboer | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

After Republicans defy N.J. Statehouse vaccine policy, angry Democrats say voting will be remote next week

The next time legislators will vote is Monday.

By Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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N.J. reports 3,966 COVID cases, 14 deaths — highest 1-day total for positive tests in 8 months

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Inmate found dead at Essex County jail, authorities say

By Jeff Goldman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Man picked up 13-year-old N.J. girl he met online, sexually assaulted her, police say

By Chris Sheldon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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