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A-15/16-20

A-15/16-20 State v. Bennie Anderson (084365)

Was the forfeiture of this public employee’s pension a fine that implicates the Excessive Fines Clause of the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Paragraph 12 of the New Jersey Constitution, and if so, what factors should courts consider when assessing whether pension forfeiture is excessive?



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  • Certification granted : Oct. 8, 2020
  • Posted: Oct. 9, 2020
  • Argued: March 30, 2021
  • Decided: Aug. 11, 2021