Attorney General Launch Discrimination Investigation Against Clark Township

CLARK, NJ — The Attorney General's Division on Civil Rights (DCR) formally launched a discrimination investigation against Clark Township, announced Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.

The DCR notified Clark Township about the investigation that will look into potential violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) by public officials within both Clark Township’s municipal government and the Clark Police Department.

The investigation will include, but is not limited to, allegations that long-time Clark Mayor Salvatore Bonaccorso "abused his power and position" by using township property and employees to run his business. Read More: Clark Mayor Accused Of Abusing Power, Charged With Official Misconduct

Those allegations were listed in the Attorney General's Nov. 20 public report.

DCR’s investigation will examine, among other things, whether the Township and the Police Department have taken appropriate corrective action to address and remedy any discrimination by leaders in the Township and the Police Department.

DCR has also notified the Township that the failure to take prompt and appropriate corrective action may subject the Township and the Police Department to continuing liability under the LAD.

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