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NJ prison oversight official to resign after investigations

Clip: 4/12/2021 | 58sVideo has Closed Captions

Prison ombudsman Dan DiBenedetti resigns after Edna Mahan abuse investigations.

Ombudsman Dan DiBenedetti announced his resignation after a legislative hearing discussed how his office handled abuse allegations at the Edna Mahan women's prison.

04/12/2021

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