N.J. Gov. Murphy Signs Legislation Elevating Strangulation Assault to a Second Degree Crime
July 14, 2021
July 14, 2021
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 14 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 13, 2021:
Governor Phil Murphy yesterday signed legislation (S2503) which elevates strangulation assault to a crime of the second degree, punishable by up to ten years imprisonment, a fine of up to $150,000, or both.
"The murder of Yasemin Uyar by a repeat domestic abuser was horrific and appalling," said Governor Murphy. "Research has shown that str . . .
Governor Phil Murphy yesterday signed legislation (S2503) which elevates strangulation assault to a crime of the second degree, punishable by up to ten years imprisonment, a fine of up to $150,000, or both.
"The murder of Yasemin Uyar by a repeat domestic abuser was horrific and appalling," said Governor Murphy. "Research has shown that str . . .