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Ex-Deputy Chief Arrested for DUI, Claims Political Bias

3/4/2026

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Phillip Orphanidis, former deputy chief of staff to Jersey City's ex-mayor Steven Fulop, was arrested for DUI last fall.
Body camera footage shows him slurring his words and claiming political motivation behind his arrest.
Mayor James Solomon reassigned Orphanidis after an investigation into misconduct and criticized the previous administration.
Orphanidis faces multiple charges, including DUI and assault by auto, with a court date set for later this month.

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Phillip Orphanidis, former deputy chief of staff to Jersey City's ex-mayor Steven Fulop, was arrested for DUI last fall.
Body camera footage shows him slurring his words and claiming political motivation behind his arrest.
Mayor James Solomon reassigned Orphanidis after an investigation into misconduct and criticized the previous administration.
Orphanidis faces multiple charges, including DUI and assault by auto, with a court date set for later this month.