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PBA No Confidence Vote for Union City Police Chief Anthony Facchini

The Union City Police Department’s Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 8 has called for a no-confidence vote against Chief of Police Anthony Facchini, highlighting escalating internal discord within the department. While the exact date of the vote remains undisclosed, sources indicate that a majority of the association’s members are prepared to participate, underscoring the severity of the situation.
Background on Chief Anthony Facchini
Appointed as Chief of Police in 2022, Anthony Facchini’s tenure has been marred by controversy. Prior to his promotion, Facchini served in various capacities within the department, but his leadership style has since come under intense scrutiny.
Allegations and Evidence of Incompetence
Several incidents have contributed to the growing perception of Chief Facchini’s incompetence:
• Court Hearing Recordings: Recently, audio recordings from court hearings have surfaced on social media platforms, allegedly highlighting Chief Facchini’s mishandling of critical cases. In these recordings, judges and attorneys reportedly express concerns over procedural errors and lapses in judgment under his command.
• Criminal Charges Against Journalist: In a controversial move, Chief Facchini filed criminal charges against an investigative journalist, Leroy Truth, over alleged cyberbullying, reportedly in response to memes posted about him. This action has raised concerns about freedom of the press and potential misuse of authority. At the same, Chief Facchini has pending criminal charges against him for harassment. Interesting how a police department has a Police Chief with pending criminal charges.
• Retaliation Against Detective Jeorge Habber: In December 2023, Detective Jeorge Habber reportedly faced retaliation after defending the constitutional rights of an investigative journalist. This incident has been cited as an example of punitive measures under Facchini’s leadership.
• Pattern of Retaliation: Multiple reports suggest a culture of retaliation within the department, with officers allegedly being transferred from their posts or shifts whenever Chief Facchini is displeased, leading to a climate of fear and instability.
• Conflict of Interest: Concerns have been raised regarding a potential conflict of interest, as Chief Facchini’s wife reportedly holds a supervisory position within the police department, raising questions about impartiality and ethics.
Political Allegations Involving Mayor Brian Stack
Further complicating matters are allegations that Chief Facchini has leveraged his position for political gain in favor of Mayor Brian Stack:
• Political Contributions: Chief Facchini has a history of making political contributions to Mayor Stack, raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest and the integrity of law enforcement.
• Participation in Political Events: He has been observed attending multiple political events favoring the mayor, which critics argue blurs the lines between law enforcement duties and political allegiance.
• Departmental Shift to Political Enforcement: These actions have reportedly sparked controversy within the police department, with some officers feeling that the agency has shifted focus from law enforcement to political enforcement.
Impact on Departmental Morale
Since Chief Facchini’s appointment, officer morale has reportedly declined. The alleged autocratic leadership style, instances of retaliation, dismissal of internal feedback, and perceived politicization of the department have fostered dissatisfaction among the ranks. The impending no-confidence vote reflects a collective call for change from within the department.
Community Response
Community leaders and residents have expressed concern over the department’s internal strife, emphasizing the need for transparent and effective policing. The public’s trust in law enforcement is at stake, prompting calls for accountability and reform.
Assembly Candidate Marco D. Navarro (LD 37) has publicly criticized the Chief Facchini in a statement release letter about the political unrest within the City of Union City and the Police Department. A posted video by Leroy Truth, brings into light of allegations of pending disciplinary action as political retaliation against Navarro (an employee of the City). Those records have been requested through Open Public Records Act and denied on multiple occasions. Sources state of pending court hearing and litigation against the City, the Chief and Mayor.


There has also been reports that Journalist Leroy Truth has mailed over 130 postcards to all members of the Union City Police Department conducting his own non-confidence vote against the chief of police. Sources claim these letters have not been received by the officers a may suggest that the chief of police is holding these letters hostage from being delivered to the officers. 


Looking Ahead
The outcome of the no-confidence vote could have significant implications for the future leadership of the Union City Police Department. As the situation unfolds, both the department and the community await decisive actions to restore trust and ensure competent, impartial leadership.


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BREAKING: UNION CITY LEADERS ACCUSED OF DECADES-LONG COVER-UPS OF TEACHERS SEXUALLY ASSAULTING STUDENTS, HAVING SEX WITH STUDENTS & MAYOR STACK AND THE UNION CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION APPOINTING ALLEGED RAPIST SERGIO DEROJAS AS Union City SCHOOL 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 Sylvia 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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