Habba's first case in her new position is centered on Sergeant Joseph Azcona, who was allegedly shot and killed by a 14-year-old boy.

The teen would face a longer prison sentence if convicted at the federal level for the death of Detective Joseph Azcona.

The 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting a Newark police officer in March will likely be tried as an adult, U.S. Attorney Habba said Thursday.

Habba said she filed the paperwork needed to take over the case and federally charge the teen as an adult.

If you’re a child, I don’t care. If you shoot a cop, you’re getting tried as an adult. I have no tolerance for violence and ...

A14-year-old gang member accused of fatally shooting a Newark police detective will be charged as an adult in federal court, interim New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba has announced.

Steven Gordon, of Jersey City, faced fourth-degree criminal sexual contact and second-degree endangering the welfare of a ...

The 14-year-old gang member accused of fatally shooting a Newark detective will be charged as an adult in federal court, ...

Named for Newark police Sgt. Joseph Azcona, new legislation drafted by the NJ Attorney General would allow prosecutors to ...

Cory Booker (D-NJ) continued a marathon floor speech which had passed 18 hours by Tuesday afternoon — protesting President ...