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Ex-Staffer Charged for Staging Fake Attack on Self

11/22/2025

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Natalie Greene, a former staffer for New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew, faces federal charges for staging a self-inflicted, politically motivated attack.
Prosecutors say the incident was staged and she reported three armed men on July 23, 2025.
Investigations revealed inconsistencies and prior planning.
Greene has been released on a $200,000 bond and is presumed innocent.
Van Drew expressed sadness and said Greene is no longer associated with his office.

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Natalie Greene, a former staffer for New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew, faces federal charges for staging a self-inflicted, politically motivated attack.
Prosecutors say the incident was staged and she reported three armed men on July 23, 2025.
Investigations revealed inconsistencies and prior planning.
Greene has been released on a $200,000 bond and is presumed innocent.
Van Drew expressed sadness and said Greene is no longer associated with his office.