Politics & Government
In Essex County: Mother and daughter found dead, Fire inspector takes bribes from prostitution business, Teacher pleads not guilty to sex assault, Mom accused of changing son's grades on school computer
Patch reviews the top stories of the week.

Making headlines this week:
- Authorities ID Mother, 29, and Daughter, 7, Found Dead in Essex County Home
- Essex County Fire Inspector Sentenced for Taking Bribes from Prostitution Business
- Superstorm Sandy Victims Continue Legal Fight for Reimbursement in New Jersey
- Jury Buys Unusual Legal Defense: Man Was Passed Out on PCP and Unaware He Possessed Gun
- Courtroom: Board of Ed ‘Hail Mary’ Pass Doesn’t Find Receiver
- Teacher Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault
- Mom Accused of Changing Son’s Grades on School Computer for College Applications
- Bribery Possibly Involved As ‘Bridgegate’ Indictments Could Come Soon
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