Archive for the 'Camden' category
Camden, NJ - Surrounded by his passionate family and supporters, former Atlantic City council president Craig Callaway takes his final steps as a free man, en route to his sentencing in federal court, having admitted to accepting bribes while in office. This procession ended up making headlines of its own, when tensions rose as loyal family members tried to shield Craig from news media outside the courthouse.
Camden, NJ - In a special press conference, Bishop Joseph Galante of the Diocese of Camden reveals the methods and reasoning behind the much talked about consolidation (and possible closing) of South Jersey Catholic schools.
10.4.2006 - Ramon Rosario Resigns
10:04 am
Camden, NJ - Atlantic City Councilman Ramon Rosario ends months of speculation and innuendo by pleading guilty to accepting bribes while in office, and resigns his elected position. This was a part of the same federal investigation that caught former AC council president Craig Callaway and former Camden councilman Ali Sloan-El, who plead guilty in the same federal court in late August.
Camden, NJ - The moment of Atlantic City council president Craig Callaway’s resignation, delivered outside the federal courthouse in Camden, on the heels of pleading guilty to accepting bribes while in office. This was a part of the ongoing “Steal Pier” operation, as named by federal investigators.
8.30.2006 - Ali Sloan El Speaks
7:45 pm
Camden, NJ - Outside the federal courthouse in Camden, at the makeshift microphone podium constructed by the gathered media, the former Camden city councilman, Ali Sloan El, delivers an apology. He had just plead guilty to accepting $36,000 in bribes while in office. This was a part of the ongoing “Steal Pier” operation, as named by investigators.
