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New Jersey School Board Candidate Resigns Amid Leaked Threats

10/12/2025

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Scott Semaya, a New Jersey school board candidate, resigned after sending sexual messages about conservative board member Danielle Bellomo in a group chat titled “ThisBitchNeedsToDie.”
The messages were leaked to the public, prompting police investigations and outrage in Marlboro.
Bellomo has faced online threats and filed police reports because she believes she is targeted for her political views.
Semaya's running mate Melissa Goldberg withdrew from the race.

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Scott Semaya, a New Jersey school board candidate, resigned after sending sexual messages about conservative board member Danielle Bellomo in a group chat titled “ThisBitchNeedsToDie.”
The messages were leaked to the public, prompting police investigations and outrage in Marlboro.
Bellomo has faced online threats and filed police reports because she believes she is targeted for her political views.
Semaya's running mate Melissa Goldberg withdrew from the race.