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Muslim community demands answers; Essex County says prosecutor will meet community leaders

Essex County Board of Commissioners · May 22, 2024
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Summary

Dozens of residents urged the county to press for information about the April murder of Imam Hassan Sharif; officials said the county does not investigate homicide cases but will request that the county prosecutor meet with mosque leadership and family representatives.

During the public-comment period, community leaders demanded updates and accountability in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Imam Hassan Sharif.

Imam Alqasam Sharif and Tar Mateen of Masjid Mohammed asked the board what the county and prosecutor are doing to resolve the case and criticized a perceived lack of sustained outreach to the mosque and family. Tar Mateen said the community had provided contact details and requested a public meeting with the…

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