New Jersey Gov. Murphy Names Matt Platkin As His Pick For Attorney General

TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Gov. Phil Murphy named his decide Thursday for New Jersey’s subsequent legal professional common.

Murphy stated he’s nominating Matt Platkin for the place.

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Platkin as soon as served as Murphy’s chief counsel.

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“I do know Matt will proceed the legal professional common’s workplace’s sturdy file of taking out polluters, fraudsters and different criminals,” the governor stated.

“My highest precedence will at all times be holding our residents secure. This implies, specifically — and specifically proper now — bringing all needed assets to bear to stop violent crime,” Platkin added.

Platkin grew up in Florham Park and Morristown and now lives in Montclair.

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He nonetheless have to be confirmed by New Jersey lawmakers.