'I basically snapped': New Jersey mayor charges at resident during chaotic council meeting

Video captures New Jersey Republican Mayor Matthew Bianchini lunging at a resident during a Pemberton Township council meeting before being restrained.
'I basically snapped': New Jersey mayor charges at resident during chaotic council meeting

Pemberton Township Mayor Matthew Bianchini, a Republican, physically charged at a resident named Michael Sawka during a chaotic council meeting. Bianchini admitted to losing his temper, stating he “snapped” after alleged rude comments were made toward his wife and daughter, though Sawka denies this. Sawka has filed a complaint seeking assault and terroristic threats charges against the mayor.

  • Pemberton Township Mayor Matthew Bianchini lunged at resident Michael Sawka during a council meeting.
  • Bianchini admitted to losing his temper and stated he “snapped.”
  • The mayor claims Sawka made rude comments towards his family, which Sawka denies.
  • Sawka has filed a municipal court complaint for assault and terroristic threats.
  • The Pemberton Township Democratic Club called for leaders who can remain professional.
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