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- NEW TONIGHT: A new civil lawsuit in Monmouth County raises serious questions about partisan politics entering public education and the consequences for students, teachers, and taxpayers. Court filings outline a troubling pattern of political influence.
- The lawsuit centers on a long-time public school teacher and local mayor who alleges he was suspended and subjected to tenure charges after political disputes escalated. The charges were later withdrawn, but reinstatement and back pay were denied.
- The complaint also alleges that personnel files and district records were used to generate undisclosed media coverage critical of the teacher, echoing patterns documented in our prior reporting.
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View full threadWith the case now moving into discovery, the focus shifts from allegations to evidence. What emerges next will depend on records, communications, and sworn testimony that have yet to be made public. Read more at publicrecordnj.com
