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New Jersey Dems Demand Probe Over Sherrill's Military Records

9/27/2025

Summary

Story summary

New Jersey Democrats call for investigations after National Archives released Rep. Mikie Sherrill's unredacted military records.
The records show Sherrill did not attend Naval Academy graduation due to not reporting classmates in a cheating scandal.
Nicholas De Gregorio, who obtained the records via Freedom of Information Act request, denies wrongdoing and says he was not instructed by the Ciattarelli campaign.

History

Historical Context

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), enacted in 1974, revolutionized public access to government records, enabling individuals like Nicholas De Gregorio to uncover sensitive information about public figures, including Rep. Mikie Sherrill. This ongoing scrutiny raises critical issues of transparency and accountability in government, particularly as Sherrill's military records are released amid heightened concerns about public trust in elected officials.

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Story summary

New Jersey Democrats call for investigations after National Archives released Rep. Mikie Sherrill's unredacted military records.
The records show Sherrill did not attend Naval Academy graduation due to not reporting classmates in a cheating scandal.
Nicholas De Gregorio, who obtained the records via Freedom of Information Act request, denies wrongdoing and says he was not instructed by the Ciattarelli campaign.

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