Authorities review dispute involving Atlantic City officials
Authorities are investigating a "physical dispute" that reportedly involved the city's mayor, a city councilman and others who were arguing with them,
Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam (Bill Barlow for WHYY)
Authorities are investigating a “physical dispute” at an Atlantic City casino that reportedly involved the city’s mayor, a city councilman and others who were arguing with them.
The dispute broke out around 2:20 a.m. Sunday at the Golden Nugget. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s office confirms it is reviewing the matter — which reportedly was caught on video — but declined further comment, citing the ongoing investigation.
Mayor Frank Gilliam and City Councilman Jeffree Fauntleroy were reportedly on the same side of the dispute. Fauntleroy has called it a “misunderstanding,” while Gilliam declined comment.
Authorities have not released any video of the dispute. Atlantic City police have referred all questions to the prosecutor’s office.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Atlantic City mayor: I’m committed to my family and city while dealing with daughter abuse charges
In his first public comments since prosecutors on Monday charged him and his wife, Mayor Marty Small said he would not be distracted from his duties.
2 weeks ago
N.J. Health Committee green-lights a bill to ban smoking in AC casinos
The casino industry opposes the measure, while many casino workers support it.
3 months ago
Listen 1:18
Auto union leader urges New Jersey lawmakers to pass casino smoking ban
Many casino workers have been pushing for three years to close a loophole in the state's public smoking law that specifically exempts casinos from a ban.
5 months ago