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Another former New Jersey elected official is now heading to prison for corruption. Former Keyport Mayor John Merla pleaded guilty Wednesday to extorting a $2,500 bribe from an undercover informant posing

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Ex-Keyport Mayor Merla admits to dirty politics in court

Another former New Jersey elected official is now heading to prison for corruption. Former Keyport Mayor John Merla pleaded guilty Wednesday to extorting a $2,500 bribe from an undercover informant posing

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