Newark's Mayor Baraka accuses prosecutors of humiliation
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka claims federal prosecutors attempted to humiliate him by re-fingerprinting and photographing him after a court appearance. This occurred following his arrest for trespassing at an immigration detention center. The mayor, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, was charged with trespassing after protesting at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center. The court hearing focused on scheduling for the case, with the government disputing Baraka's claims of innocence. Baraka's attorneys plan to seek dismissal of the charges, citing jurisdictional issues and selective prosecution. The trespassing charge carries a maximum 30-day sentence, and a trial date is expected in July.