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Union County Covering Costs of PD Lieutenant's Defense in Civil Rights Suit - TAPinto.net Posted: 24 Feb 2019 12:00 PM PST ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Freeholder Board this week approved $20,000 to pay for a former Union County Police Department lieutenant's representation in a lawsuit in which he is accused of improperly administering a polygraph test, leading to the false conviction of a city man in 2008. That man, Emmanuel Mervilus, was wrongly convicted of first-degree robbery and aggravated assault, then released after more than three years in prison, according to the complaint in the federal lawsuit in which Union County Police Lieutenant John Kaminskas is named. The freeholders approved the resolution authorizing payment to the Linden-based law firm of Kologi and Simitz by a unanimous vote on Thursday. The freeholders did not discuss the payment at the meeting. Sign Up for E-News "Mervilus was held in captivity for 1,454 days as a prisoner for a crime he did not commit because the defendants violated his state and constitutional rights," the lawsuit states. Kaminskas "administered the polygraph exam and gave the polygraph-related testimony in Mervilus' trial," according to the litigation. The complaint states that Kaminskas "gave false testimony at trial that was inappropriately and purposefully designed to convince the jurors that polygraph tests were infallible and to secure a conviction." "The County of Union, as well as most other forms of governments in the state of New Jersey, usually have some type of litigation that occurs, so there are always fund[s] expended on legal fees," said Union County spokesman Sebastian D'Elia, in a statement. "Legal representation is provided to [county] employees when there is exposure to the county or employee generally as it relates to on the job duties," D'Elia said. He declined to comment specifically on Kaminskas case, citing county policy "not to comment on ongoing litigation."

Bills of local interest | Annapolis - Herald-Mail Media Posted: 23 Feb 2019 10:51 AM PST Here's a sampling of bills submitted by Washington County delegation members during the ongoing session of the Maryland General Assembly. Complete bill information is available at the General Assembly website, mgaleg.mary land.gov: Washington County Delegation Bill number: HB354 Summary: Establishes a permit to allow wineries in Washington County to sell "sparkling wine" for on-site consumption during special events, even if the license holder doesn't produce it. Status: Heard Feb. 18 in the House Economic Matters Committee. A companion bill sponsored by Washington County Senators in the Senate, SB104, was heard Feb. 22 in the Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee. Bill number: HB701 Summary: Extends the Sunday hours of sale for Class A beer, beer and light wine, and beer, wine, and liquor (off-sale) licensees in Washington County to 11 a.m. to midnight. Status: Heard Feb. 18 in the House Economic Matters Committee. Bill number: HB702 Summary: Clarifies that the Washington County government can regulate abandoned vehicles on a highway. Status: Scheduled for hearing at 1 p.m. March 7 in the House Environment and Transportation Committee. A companion bill sponsored by Washington County Senators, SB 501, is scheduled for hearing at noon March 5 in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. Washington County Senators Bill number: SB140 Summary: Reduces the size of the safety zone from dwellings, churches or other buildings from 150 yards to 50 yards for archery hunters only. Those hunting with firearms still would be required to stay 150 yards away. Status: Passed unanimously in the Senate on Feb. 15; now goes to the House, where a companion bill filed by Del. Neil Parrott, HB1110, awaits a hearing date. Bill number: SB141 Summary: Redirects a portion of the county's marriage ceremony fee to support the Washington County Historical Society. Status: Approved by the Senate on Feb. 14. A companion bill filed by Del. Paul Corderman in the House, HB424, is scheduled for a hearing at 1 p.m. March 7 in the House Judiciary Committee. Sen. George Edwards, R-Washington/Allegany/Garrett Bill number: SB278 Summary: Adds several Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services employee positions to the correctional officers' retirement system. Status: Heard Feb. 14 in the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. A companion bill filed in the House, HB283, was heard Feb. 12 in the House Appropriations Committee. Sen. Andrew Serafini, R-Washington Bill number: SB13 Summary: Requires the Department of Juvenile Services to notify school officials about the offense — or membership in a criminal gang — as well as the disposition of the charges when a student in its custody is transferred to a new school system. Status: Unanimously approved in the Senate on Feb. 20. A companion bill, HB867 filed by Del. Paul Corderman, R-Washington, was heard Feb. 21 in the House Judiciary Committee. Bill number: SB86 Summary: Prohibits medical cannabis at local correctional facilities. Status: Hearing scheduled at noon Feb. 26 in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. A companion bill, HB505 filed by Del. William Wivell, R-Washington, was heard Feb. 20 in the House Health and Government Operations Committee. Del. Paul Corderman, R-Washington Bill number: HB928 Summary: Requires the Department of Corrections to transport inmates upon release to the jurisdiction where they lived before they were convicted. Status: Scheduled for hearing at 1 p.m. March 12 in the House Judiciary Committee Bill number: HB1012 Summary: Establishes a registry for those convicted of child abuse. Status: Withdrawn Del. Mike McKay, R-Washington/Allegany Bill number: HB12 Summary: Allows corrections officials to either require a polygraph test or a more extensive background check — or both — before hiring correctional officer candidates. Status: Heard Jan. 22 in the House Judiciary Committee. A companion bill in the Senate, SB272, is awaiting a final vote. Del. Neil Parrott, R-Washington Bill number: HB976 Summary: Authorizes counties to set minimum wages Status: Scheduled for hearing at 1 p.m. March 5 in the House Economic Matters Committee Bill number: HB979 Summary: Requires the state to continue the prescription drug benefit plan for retired state workers Status: Scheduled for hearing at 1 p.m. Feb. 26 in the House Appropriations Committee Del. William Wivell, R-Washington Bill number: HB36 Summary: Requires a time limit for surface-mining companies to replace damaged water supplies for properties within a mine's or quarry's "zone of dewatering influence." Status: Approved in the House on Feb. 14; awaiting a hearing date in the Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee Bill number: HB51 Summary: Exempts the sales and use tax on building materials in five Washington County business development areas. Status: Heard Jan. 31 in the House Ways and Means Committee. A companion bill filed in the Senate by Sen. Andrew Serafini, SB106, was heard Jan. 30 in the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. — Tamela Baker

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