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BREAKING! LEROY TRUTH FILES FEDERAL LAWSUIT AGAINST NEW JERSEY SENATOR AND MAYOR BRIAN STACK AND OTHERS FOR EGREGIOUS VIOLATIONS OF HIS FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Investigative Journalist Leroy Truth (aka Leonard Filipowski) Files Federal Lawsuit Against New Jersey State Senator Brian Stack and Other Officials for First Amendment Violations and Retaliation.
New Jersey – February 20, 2025 – Investigative journalist Leonard Filipowski who reports under the moniker Leroy Truth has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against New Jersey State Senator and Judiciary Committee Chair Brian Stack, State Senator Paul Sarlo, former Governor James McGreevey, the New Jersey State Police, and officials from Union City and Jersey City for violations of his First Amendment rights, retaliation, and abuse of power.
The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, details a disturbing pattern of government suppression, physical force, and harassment directed at Leroy Truth in response to his investigations into the profound amount of corruption of New Jersey State Senator, Head of The New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee and simultaneously Union City, New Jersey Brian Stack.
The complaint, filed on March 5th, 2025 by West New York Attorney Mario M. Blanch, alleges that on February 20, 2025, during a public New Jersey State Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, chaired by Brian Stack, Leroy Truth was violently removed from his seat and dragged out of the hearing by New Jersey State Police officers at the direction of Stack for speaking at a public hearing at the judiciary hearing room in Trenton, New Jersey about New Jersey Senate proposed Bill #4142 that if passed, would redesign the election ballots for The State of New Jersey that will favor corrupt incumbent politicians.
Leroy Truth was speaking during the designated public comment period when Stack ordered state troopers to aggressively silence him WHILE he was speaking, violating his First Amendment right to free speech.
The lawsuit also details how Leroy Truth was injured during the removal and was transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
This is just one incident in a broader pattern of retaliation against Filipowski for his investigative journalism, which has been investigating over 3,000 allegations of corruption tied to Stack and his administration.
Since December 2023, Leroy Truth has been subjected to over 25 physical assaults, false criminal charges, harassment, and even arrest at the hands of officials and police officers under Stack’s influence.
The lawsuit describes how Stack has used his positions as Mayor of Union City, State Senator, and Chair of the Judiciary Committee to maintain unchecked power, retaliate against critics, and suppress dissent.
Key Allegations in the Lawsuit:
• February 20, 2025 Judiciary Hearing Suppression: Leroy Truth was forcibly removed from a public hearing while lawfully speaking during his allotted time.
• Pattern of First Amendment Suppression: Stack and his associates have repeatedly sought to silence Leroy Truth at public meetings, including the July 16, 2024 Union City Board of Commissioners meeting, where police unlawfully arrested him for refusing to comply with arbitrary speaking restrictions.
• Retaliatory Arrests and Criminal Complaints: Officials aligned with Stack have filed numerous baseless criminal complaints against Leroy Truth in an effort to intimidate him and stifle his investigations.
• Religious Freedom Violation: The lawsuit also claims that former Governor James McGreevey, along with Jersey City police officers, ordered Leroy Truth removal from a church service at Monumental Baptist Church, infringing on his First Amendment right to freely exercise his religion.
• Coordinated Conspiracy to Silence a Journalist: The lawsuit alleges that Stack, Sarlo, McGreevey, and law enforcement officials conspired to use intimidation, pretextual arrests, physical removal, and abuse of the criminal justice system to suppress Leroy Truth’s speech and reporting.
“This case is about the abuse of power and a blatant violation of the First Amendment,” said attorney Mario Blanch. Leroy Truth (Leonard Filipowski) was exercising his constitutional rights, yet he was met with violence, censorship, and political retribution from elected officials who swore to uphold the law. This lawsuit aims to hold them accountable.”
Filipowski, known as Leroy Truth, has been leading an independent investigation into New Jersey political corruption, especially that of New Jersey state senator in Union City, New Jersey mayor Brian Stack through his platform, Leroy Truth Investigations on both Facebook and YouTube.
His work has exposed allegations of extortion, bribery, voter intimidation, sexual assault cover-ups, and political retaliation within Stack’s administration.
Despite over 3,000 allegations of corruption, Stack has continued to wield his power unchecked, using his influence over local law enforcement, judicial appointments, and state resources to shield himself and his allies from accountability.
The lawsuit argues that Stack’s tyrannical grip on power violates core democratic principles and endangers the rights of all citizens who seek to expose corruption.
Leroy Truth’s lawsuit demands:
- A declaration that the Defendants violated his constitutional rights.
- An injunction preventing further government suppression of his speech and investigative work.
- Compensatory and punitive damages against the individuals responsible.
- Attorneys’ fees and any additional relief deemed just and proper by the court.
“This isn’t just about me. It’s about every journalist, whistleblower, and citizen who dares to speak truth to power,” said Leroy Truth. “If they can do this to me—silencing me, attacking me, and weaponizing law enforcement against me—then they can do it to anyone. This lawsuit is a fight for justice, accountability, and the fundamental rights of the people.”
The case is now pending in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and a jury trial has been demanded.
For media inquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact:
Contact:
Leroy Truth
Cell: 305-707-8325
P.O. Box 3464
Stamford, Ct 06905
Email: LeroyTruth247@gmail.com
ABOUT LEROY TRUTH INVESTIGATIONS
Leroy Truth Investigations is a leading independent journalism platform focused on exposing corruption, abuse of power, and government misconduct. Led by investigative journalist Leonard “Leroy Truth” Filipowski, the platform has uncovered major scandals involving New Jersey political figures, law enforcement misconduct, and sexual assault cover-ups. Leroy Truth Investigations continues to provide a voice to the voiceless and fight for transparency and justice.


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🚨🔥 UNION CITY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER FIRED UNDER SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES AS SCHOOL OFFICIALS ACCUSED OF COVER-UP! 🔥🚨BOE HIRED ALLEGED RAPIST SERGIO DEROJAS AS NEW Union City SCHOOLS SAFETY DIRECTOR!🔥🚨

Recent reports indicate that a Union City High School (UCHS) teacher was abruptly terminated last week under suspicious circumstances. Allegations suggest that top school officials are actively concealing the details, potentially covering up inappropriate relationships between the teacher and students. This incident is part of a disturbing pattern spanning over 20 years, where Union City Board of Education (BOE) officials have been implicated in covering up teacher sexual misconduct—AND A JUDGE JUST RULED THEY CAN BE HELD LIABLE! 🚨
👀 WHO KNOWS & IS KEEPING QUIET?
🔴 Superintendent Silvia Abbato 🏫
🔴 Mayor & State Senator Brian Stack 🎩
🔴 UCHS Principal Ryan Lewis 📚
🔴 Union President Barbara Pinzon ⚖️
💥 THE LAW IS CLEAR—THEY MUST REPORT OR FACE PENALTIES!
📜 In New Jersey, anyone who suspects child abuse, including educator misconduct, is legally required to report it IMMEDIATELY to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP). ❌🚔
❌ Failure to report is a criminal offense punishable by:
⚠️ Up to $500 in fines
⚠️ Up to 6 months in jail
⚠️ Disciplinary action for knowingly covering up misconduct
📢 JUDGE RULES: UNION CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION CAN BE HELD LIABLE!
In a BOMBSHELL RULING, Hudson County Superior Court Judge Kalimah Ahmad ruled last week that the Union City Board of Education CAN be held liable for a teacher’s sexual assault of two students dating back to 2004. This proves what many in the community have known all along—THEY HAVE BEEN COVERING FOR PREDATORS FOR DECADES!
Judge Ahmad revealed shocking facts in the ruling, exposing how Union City school officials ignored multiple warnings about teacher Francisco Realpe, allowing him to remain employed even after teachers and supervisors flagged his disturbing relationships with students.
👉 “The Board ignored their suspicions towards Defendant Realpe, did not investigate into Defendant Realpe’s relationships with multiple underage students, and allowed him to remain employed until his termination in 2005,” wrote Judge Ahmad.
👉 Jessica Garcia, one of Realpe’s victims, finally saw justice when the judge DENIED the Union City BOE’s motion to dismiss her case. “I had such a feeling of not just relief, but validation, to read the Court Order, especially seeing, in all capital letters, the word DENIED,” said Garcia.
👉 Realpe was eventually sentenced to four years in prison in January 2023, but HOW MANY OTHER TEACHERS HAVE BEEN PROTECTED JUST LIKE HIM? HOW MANY VICTIMS NEVER GOT JUSTICE?
🚨 AND NOW, MAYOR BRIAN STACK JUST HIRED AN ACCUSED RAPIST AS SCHOOL SAFETY DIRECTOR?!? 🚨
🔴 In a gut-wrenching slap to every woman in this country, Mayor Brian Stack and the Union City Board of Education have just hired retired Union City Lieutenant Sergio Rojas as the new Director of Safety for Union City schools!
🚨 Who is Sergio Rojas?
✔️ He has been accused of raping a female police dispatcher while he was a sergeant.
✔️ The victim was retaliated against.
✔️ The semen-stained chair with evidence was allegedly destroyed on orders from Mayor Brian Stack.
✔️ Instead of being held accountable, Rojas was PROMOTED to Lieutenant.
✔️ And NOW, Stack just gave him a job protecting OUR CHILDREN?!? 😡
🔥 THIS IS INSANE! THIS IS CRIMINAL! ROJAS MUST BE FIRED IMMEDIATELY! 🔥
This is not just negligence—this is deliberate, systemic corruption that enables sexual predators while silencing victims. 🚨 The entire Union City Board of Education must be removed, Mayor Brian Stack must resign, and the FBI must investigate every official involved in this cover-up!
⚠️ CALL TO ACTION: DEMAND JUSTICE NOW!
❗ If you have ANY information about inappropriate relationships between teachers and students OR if you know which administrators are covering it up, you must come forward NOW! ❗
📞 CONTACT LEROY TRUTH IMMEDIATELY!
📲 Call or Text: 305-707-8325 📱
📩 Email: LeroyTruth247@gmail.com ✉️
🚨 CONTACT THE FBI—DEMAND AN INVESTIGATION! 🚨
📞 FBI Newark Field Office: (973) 792-3000 ☎️
💻 Submit an anonymous tip online: FBI Tip Line 🌍
🔥 SHARE THIS MESSAGE—OUR CHILDREN DESERVE PROTECTION! 🔥
The people of Union City deserve better. We MUST hold these corrupt officials accountable! No more secrets. No more cover-ups. No more silence!
👊 THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW! PROTECT OUR CHILDREN! 🚔⚖️
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Lawmakers want AG Impeached: Demanding Platkin to Resign

Recent developments have led to calls for the resignation and impeachment of New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin, primarily due to his handling of issues within the New Jersey State Police (NJSP).
Allegations of Racial Discrimination and Misconduct within NJSP
In September 2024, two investigative reports unveiled systemic racial and gender discrimination within the NJSP, along with mishandling of internal complaints. The findings highlighted favoritism, retaliation against whistleblowers, and irregularities in the promotional process. Notably, a high-ranking officer retired with a substantial pension despite documented misconduct. These revelations have raised concerns about accountability and transparency under Attorney General Platkin’s oversight.
Antisemitic Remarks by NJSP Leadership
In October 2024, Lieutenant Colonel Sean Kilcomons, the second-in-command of the NJSP, was accused of making antisemitic remarks about Attorney General Platkin and his son during a “Bring Your Child to Work Day” event. Kilcomons allegedly referred to Platkin as “that Jew” and ordered a department helicopter to remain airborne to prevent Platkin’s son from seeing it. This incident has intensified scrutiny of the NJSP’s internal culture and leadership.
Calls for Resignation and Impeachment
In light of these issues, political figures and organizations, including the NAACP New Jersey State Conference, have called for Attorney General Platkin’s resignation. They argue that his oversight has been inadequate in addressing systemic discrimination and misconduct within the NJSP. The introduction of articles of impeachment reflects the severity of these concerns and the demand for accountability at the highest levels of state law enforcement.
These developments underscore the critical need for effective leadership and systemic reform within New Jersey’s law enforcement agencies to restore public trust and ensure justice for all residents.
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Cliffside Park Officials Accused of Retaliation in EMT Lawsuit

Cliffside Park officials are facing a lawsuit from former EMT Timothy Horner, who alleges he was fired in retaliation for raising concerns about politically motivated and improper directives from EMS leadership. Horner, a military veteran, was hired as an EMT in June 2023 but was terminated in January 2024 after being suspended for questioning these directives. The lawsuit, filed on March 3, names EMS Director Michael Russo, Assistant Director William Bringas, and dispatcher Danielle Betts as defendants.
Horner claims that in October 2023, he was offered a full-time position as part of a “quid pro quo” arrangement after he questioned a directive to transport a political associate of Russo to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Montvale. The trip left Cliffside Park without ambulance coverage for nearly four hours. Horner argued that the directive violated public policy and proper patient care standards.
In another incident in September 2023, Horner was dispatched to a home for an intoxicated individual, where a Cliffside Park police officer allegedly told him the person was a relative of a “high-ranking, elected official in the borough.” Horner was instructed to take the person inside their home and leave them there despite the individual’s impaired state. After raising concerns that the directive violated patient care standards and could affect his EMT certification, Horner requested a meeting with Russo—but the meeting was never scheduled.
The lawsuit alleges that Horner faced retaliation after raising these concerns. In October 2023, he was directed to transport someone to the VA Clinic in East Orange for a non-emergency appointment. Russo allegedly told Horner to use emergency lights despite no medical need and instructed him not to maintain a patient chart or generate a bill. When Horner objected, the offer for full-time employment was withdrawn. He was later accused of being insubordinate and abandoned his post, leading to a two-week suspension. Horner says the stress from the situation triggered a serious medical condition requiring emergency care.
An anonymous EMS source has since criticized Assistant EMS Director William Bringas, alleging that Bringas’ career was politically handed to him despite lacking real EMS experience. According to the source, Bringas quickly became director of EMS in West New York and then in Cliffside Park due to political connections. “He has zero real EMS experience and should be the last person advising on patient care,” the source stated.
The source highlighted a broader issue within municipal EMS agencies, where political influence undermines proper patient care. “Political connections should never determine how EMS operates,” the source said. “Every patient should be treated equally and held to the highest medical standards, regardless of race, gender, or political affiliation.”
Horner’s lawsuit underscores concerns about the politicization of EMS leadership and raises questions about accountability and ethical practices within Cliffside Park’s emergency services.
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