September 10, 2009

Honorable Jon S. Corzine

Governor, State of New Jersey

State House

P.O. Box 001

Trenton, New Jersey  08625

 Dear Governor Corzine:

I am writing you regarding the alleged sexual incident involving on duty firefighters and young women which took place inside an Atlantic City firehouse on May 16, 2009.  According to news reports, this behavior included two 16-year old females, and a 19-year old female.   Upon learning of this situation, the public demanded an investigation.   On yesterday, September 9^th, we learned that the Atlantic County Prosecutor, Ted Housel, announced his findings which concluded that no charges would be filed.    Our community is outraged by this decision.  I am concerned with the way matters are being investigated and handled by Mr. Housel.   We find that this decision is unacceptable.  There have been too many questions which have been unanswered.  The fact that this matter took several months to conclude is questionable as well. 

As the President of City Council, I am compelled to request an independent investigation to be conducted by the Attorney General’s Office.   We are looking for answers and we want justice.     Many in this community believe that recent decisions made by Mr. Housel have shown preferential treatment to certain individuals.   As a result, we could find ourselves in a volatile situation.   We hope we can count on you.

On behalf of City Council and the residents of Atlantic City, thank you for your anticipated assistance.  If you have any questions or would like to discuss this matter further,  please call me at 609 377-7119.

Sincerely,

 

William H. Marsh

Council President

 

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c:  Honorable Lorenzo T. Langford, Mayor

    All Council

    Ms. Anne Milgram, Attorney General, State of NJ

    Chief John Mooney, ACPD

    Chief Dennis Brooks, ACFD    

    Mr. Robert Tarver, City Solicitor

    Ms.  Billie J. Moore, Council Solicitor

    Mr. Ted Housel, Atlantic County Prosecutor

    Mrs. Rosemary Adams, City Clerk