These New Jersey News stories caught a lot of attention in 2022
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These news stories that happened in New Jersey are among the headlines that caught a lot of attention in 2022.
These New Jersey News stories caught a lot of attention in 2022
NJ arrests 31 accused child predators in Operation 24/7
A roundup of 31 men have been accused of sexually exploiting children online, state Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced on July 14 while detailing "Operation 24/7."
The suspects “possessed and or distributed videos and images of child sexual abuse, including in many cases videos of young children being raped by adults,” Grewal said.
Chat apps and gaming platforms remain favorite hunting grounds for child predators and even as the pandemic winds down, many children have continued to spend more time online.
State Police received 39% more tips in just the first 6 months of 2021 than they received in the entire year in 2019. The following are suspects charged in "Operation 24/7."