Atlantic County, NJ, Executive Turns Up Heat On Prosecutor

Atlantic County, New Jersey Executive Dennis Levinson is “growing increasingly concerned about the impact to county taxpayers of unwarranted and frivolous court procedures initiated by County Prosecutor William Reynolds,” said Levinson.

Update Regarding May 5, 2026 Court Hearing

Atlantic County Prosecutor Will Reynolds has filed complaints against:

• County of Atlantic.
• Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson.
• Atlantic County Administrator Jerry Del Rosso.
• Atlantic County Counsel Lynne Hughes.
• Assistant Atlantic County Counsel Art Murray.

According to Levinson, “New Jersey Superior Court Assignment Judge Susan Sheppard indicated that due to significant changes in the Prosecutor's position, she will allow him to file an amended complaint before she makes further rulings on a host of other motions that were pending,” said Levinson.

Levinson Comments About The Charges

Today, Levinson said that “The Prosecutor originally filed a four-count complaint but has voluntarily dropped two of those counts after reviewing the county's opposition. One count involved alleged prosecutorial interference (by Levinson) and the second questioned his right, as county executive, to exercise his free speech,” said Levinson.

Levinson Offers More Blunt Criticism About Reynolds

Prosecutor Reynolds filed sworn statements accusing me of interfering in his law enforcement functions and responsibilities, yet he has now withdrawn his claims. If those claims were baseless and untruthful, could the same be said of the others, questioned Levinson. It makes me wonder about his judgment. As the county prosecutor, he is the top law enforcement official in the county and this raises concerns, said Levinson.

This All Stems From The Acquittal Of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small

Levinson said that …

”Following the unanimous acquittal of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small last December, (Levinson) has continued to voice concerns about the ongoing costs to taxpayers of lawsuits pursued by the Prosecutor against him, the county, county administrator, county counsel and assistant counsel, as well as additional claims filed against Atlantic City elected officials and school board members, and members of the NAACP,” said Levinson.

More Levinson On Reynolds

"On one hand he (Reynolds) complains to the State Attorney General that his office is underfunded with a budget of $18 million that is comparable to other counties with more than double our population, while on the other hand he seems to have no concern for the cost of litigation he has initiated … It is confounding, to say the least,” said Levinson.

Levinson Is Both Concerned & Disappointed

"At this point it will be likely be July before any ruling is issued," stated Levinson, "meanwhile the costs to our taxpayers continue to mount."

Levinson also has publicly commented that he is disappointed that the New Jersey Attorney General has not responded to his March 27, 2026 letter.

In his letter, Levinson outlined his concerns about the cost to the taxpayers of Atlantic County.

"I am willing to cooperate with the judicial process but there is an unfortunate price to pay, most of which is borne by the taxpayer. My duty is to protect them, said Levinson. "No prosecutor should be permitted to use his position to inflict such financial burden on innocent citizens. Our focus should be on working together to serve the public. Let's get back to doing the people's business,” said Levinson.

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