The Alarming Use of State Police to Shadow a Journalist

What journalist in the United States gets assigned a team of New Jersey State Troopers to follow them around at a public meeting? Not because of any credible threat—except, perhaps, the threat of uncovering the truth.

This is exactly what happened to investigative journalist Leroy Truth at a recent public meeting, where troopers shadowed his every move, reportedly at the behest of New Jersey State Senator and Union City Mayor Brian P. Stack. Instead of protecting the public, these law enforcement officers appeared to be acting as Stack’s personal security force, raising serious concerns about the misuse of state resources to intimidate and suppress investigative journalism.

Who is Brian Stack, and Why is This Concerning?

Brian P. Stack is not just a state senator—he is also the powerful mayor of Union City, New Jersey. Over the years, he has built a reputation for running Union City with an iron grip, rewarding loyalists while allegedly retaliating against critics.

For the past 14 months, investigative journalist Leroy Truth has been documenting allegations of corruption linked to Stack’s administration. In return, he claims to have been harassed, attacked, assaulted, robbed, and even unlawfully arrested in what appears to be a deliberate campaign to silence his reporting.

The latest development—Stack allegedly deploying New Jersey State Troopers to monitor and follow Leroy Truth at a public meeting—raises even more serious concerns.

Are New Jersey Tax Dollars Funding Political Retaliation?

New Jersey State Troopers are not personal bodyguards for politicians. They serve the public, not individual elected officials. So why were they shadowing an investigative journalist at a public meeting?

If a state senator and mayor can use law enforcement officers as a tool to intimidate journalists, what does that say about democracy and press freedom in New Jersey? This isn’t just about one reporter—this is about abuse of power and the erosion of civil liberties.

A Pattern of Political Intimidation?

This isn’t the first time Brian Stack has been accused of using law enforcement and other means to silence critics.

• Allegations of Wrongful Arrests: Leroy Truth has reportedly been unlawfully detained on multiple occasions while covering stories related to Stack.
• Physical Attacks & Harassment: There are multiple claims of journalists and critics being physically confronted or intimidated by individuals tied to Stack’s administration.
• Retaliation Against Dissenters: Reports suggest that political opponents and even some city employees have faced threats, demotions, or job losses for speaking out.

If state police officers are being used in this manner, it raises critical questions:

• Who approved this deployment?
• Was public funding used for Stack’s personal security?
• Are other journalists or political critics also being monitored or harassed?

These questions demand answers from state officials, law enforcement agencies, and independent oversight bodies.

Call to Action: Exposing the Truth

Public corruption thrives in silence. If you have any information about alleged corruption, abuse of power, or misconduct involving Senator & Mayor Brian P. Stack, you can help expose the truth.

📞 Call or Text the Leroy Truth Investigations CORRUPTION TIPS HOTLINE: 305-707-8325
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