Renewed OPRA/Common Law Request – Specific Evidence Records in State v. Brian Bramble (Jersey City Municipal Court)
Dear Hudson County Prosecutor's Office,
Please accept this electronic request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right
of access. I am not required to fill out an official form or use a particular software platform to submit
my request per NJSA 47:1A-6(f), which states that an email from a requestor including all of the
information required on the adopted form shall suffice in place of a completed form as a valid
government record request.
I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state,
or the United States.
I WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose.
Records requested:
This request specifically seeks the following clearly identifiable records that are known to have been in the possession, custody, or control of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with my criminal matter:
1. One (1) specific video file: The surveillance footage recorded on March 10, 2023, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., from the U.S. Postal Service Greenville Station located at 137 Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305, depicting the lobby and customer service counter area — the same footage relied upon by the prosecution in State v. Brian Bramble Complaint/Case No.:
0906S2023000901 (Jersey City Municipal Court).
2. One (1) chain of custody record or transmission record indicating the receipt, storage, or review of the above video file by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, the Jersey City Police Department, or any associated agency.
3. Transmittal or correspondence (including emails or discovery logs) between the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Postal Service, or Jersey City Police Department concerning the transfer, review, or destruction of said video.
This request does not seek “any and all” documents, but only these three specifically described records directly tied to a known criminal case and court proceeding.
Please be advised that this video evidence was referenced by the presiding judge on the record in open court during proceedings in State v. Brian Bramble, most recently discussed on August 18, 2025, and reviewed by the prosecutor between August 18–21, 2025, prior to the case’s ultimate dismissal on August 21, 2025.
Accordingly, a response stating that “there is no record” would conflict with the factual record and representations made by the presiding judge in open court. If the video was transferred to another agency or is held under a different case file name, please identify the custodian or location of the record.
Given the video’s material use in a criminal proceeding, this record is not exempt under OPRA and must be retained and disclosed pursuant to both Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and N.J.S.A. 2C:64-7 (governing custody of evidentiary property).
I respectfully request a written response within the statutory timeframe and, if access is denied, a detailed explanation specifying the statutory exemption relied upon.
Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has received your OPRA-Common Law
records request via email, 10/20/2025. It will be reviewed and a response
will be provided as required by law by 10/29/2025.
[1]Description: test Amani Abukharma
Clerk, Appellate Unit/Civil Litigation Unit
Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor
595 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
201-795-6400 Ext. 6699
-----Original Message-----
From: Mr. Bramble
[mailto:[OPRA #82194 email]]
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 5:33 AM
To: OPRA <[HCPO request email]>
Subject: OPRA request - Renewed OPRA/Common Law Request – Specific
Evidence Records in State v. Brian Bramble (Jersey City Municipal Court)
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Dear Hudson County Prosecutor's Office,
Please accept this electronic request for public records made under OPRA
and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an
official form or use a particular software platform to submit my request
per NJSA 47:1A-6(f), which states that an email from a requestor including
all of the information required on the adopted form shall suffice in place
of a completed form as a valid government record request.
I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New
Jersey, any other state, or the United States.
I WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose.
Records requested:
This request specifically seeks the following clearly identifiable records
that are known to have been in the possession, custody, or control of the
Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with my criminal matter:
1. One (1) specific video file: The
surveillance footage recorded on March 10, 2023, between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., from the U.S. Postal Service Greenville Station located at 137
Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305, depicting the lobby and customer
service counter area — the same footage relied upon by the prosecution in
State v. Brian Bramble Complaint/Case No.:
0906S2023000901 (Jersey City Municipal Court).
2. One (1) chain of custody record or
transmission record indicating the receipt, storage, or review of the
above video file by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, the Jersey City
Police Department, or any associated agency.
3. Transmittal or correspondence (including
emails or discovery logs) between the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office
and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Postal Service, or Jersey
City Police Department concerning the transfer, review, or destruction of
said video.
This request does not seek “any and all” documents, but only these three
specifically described records directly tied to a known criminal case and
court proceeding.
Please be advised that this video evidence was referenced by the presiding
judge on the record in open court during proceedings in State v. Brian
Bramble, most recently discussed on August 18, 2025, and reviewed by the
prosecutor between August 18–21, 2025, prior to the case’s ultimate
dismissal on August 21, 2025.
Accordingly, a response stating that “there is no record” would conflict
with the factual record and representations made by the presiding judge in
open court. If the video was transferred to another agency or is held
under a different case file name, please identify the custodian or
location of the record.
Given the video’s material use in a criminal proceeding, this record is
not exempt under OPRA and must be retained and disclosed pursuant to both
Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and N.J.S.A. 2C:64-7 (governing
custody of evidentiary property).
I respectfully request a written response within the statutory timeframe
and, if access is denied, a detailed explanation specifying the statutory
exemption relied upon.
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Mr. Bramble,
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office (HCPO) has acknowledged your
follow-up request on October 20, 2025.
The HCPO is legally obligated to again respond stating “there is no
record”, especially since your request and our response in made via a
public electronic forum. You may want to research the response or speak
with the attorney that represented you in what your disclosed as State v.
Brian Bramble.
This email response is being provided in lieu of a more formal response
and closes out this request.
Should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned directly or
via phone.
Thank you,
Keith M. Bendul
[1]cid:image001.png@01DABCC6.A01E2E90
KEITH M. BENDUL
LEGAL ANALYST
Civil Litigation Unit
HUDSON COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
595 NEWARK AVENUE
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY 07306
T: (201) 795-6400 EXT. 6502
Email: [email address]
OPRA Request Email: [HCPO request email]
From: OPRA
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 11:00 AM
To: Mr. Bramble <[OPRA #82194 email]>;
OPRA <[HCPO request email]>
Subject: RE: OPRA request - Renewed OPRA/Common Law Request – Specific
Evidence Records in State v. Brian Bramble (Jersey City Municipal Court)
Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has received your OPRA-Common Law
records request via email, 10/20/2025. It will be reviewed and a response
will be provided as required by law by 10/29/2025.
[2]Description: test Amani Abukharma
Clerk, Appellate Unit/Civil Litigation Unit
Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor
595 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
201-795-6400 Ext. 6699
-----Original Message-----
From: Mr. Bramble
[[3]mailto:[OPRA #82194 email]]
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2025 5:33 AM
To: OPRA <[4][HCPO request email]>
Subject: OPRA request - Renewed OPRA/Common Law Request – Specific
Evidence Records in State v. Brian Bramble (Jersey City Municipal Court)
CAUTION: This email originated from outside your organization. Exercise
caution when opening attachments or on clicking links from unknown
senders.
Dear Hudson County Prosecutor's Office,
Please accept this electronic request for public records made under OPRA
and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an
official form or use a particular software platform to submit my request
per NJSA 47:1A-6(f), which states that an email from a requestor including
all of the information required on the adopted form shall suffice in place
of a completed form as a valid government record request.
I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New
Jersey, any other state, or the United States.
I WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose.
Records requested:
This request specifically seeks the following clearly identifiable records
that are known to have been in the possession, custody, or control of the
Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with my criminal matter:
1. One (1) specific video file: The
surveillance footage recorded on March 10, 2023, between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m., from the U.S. Postal Service Greenville Station located at 137
Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305, depicting the lobby and customer
service counter area — the same footage relied upon by the prosecution in
State v. Brian Bramble Complaint/Case No.:
0906S2023000901 (Jersey City Municipal Court).
2. One (1) chain of custody record or
transmission record indicating the receipt, storage, or review of the
above video file by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, the Jersey City
Police Department, or any associated agency.
3. Transmittal or correspondence (including
emails or discovery logs) between the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office
and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, U.S. Postal Service, or Jersey
City Police Department concerning the transfer, review, or destruction of
said video.
This request does not seek “any and all” documents, but only these three
specifically described records directly tied to a known criminal case and
court proceeding.
Please be advised that this video evidence was referenced by the presiding
judge on the record in open court during proceedings in State v. Brian
Bramble, most recently discussed on August 18, 2025, and reviewed by the
prosecutor between August 18–21, 2025, prior to the case’s ultimate
dismissal on August 21, 2025.
Accordingly, a response stating that “there is no record” would conflict
with the factual record and representations made by the presiding judge in
open court. If the video was transferred to another agency or is held
under a different case file name, please identify the custodian or
location of the record.
Given the video’s material use in a criminal proceeding, this record is
not exempt under OPRA and must be retained and disclosed pursuant to both
Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and N.J.S.A. 2C:64-7 (governing
custody of evidentiary property).
I respectfully request a written response within the statutory timeframe
and, if access is denied, a detailed explanation specifying the statutory
exemption relied upon.
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Please deliver records electronically via email to the below UNIQUE
address for all replies to this request:
[5][OPRA #82194 email]
Is [6][HCPO request email] the wrong address for OPRA requests to Hudson County
Prosecutor's Office? If so, please contact us using this form:
[7]https://opramachine.com/change_request/n...
Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on
the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
[8]https://opramachine.com/help/officers
View this OPRA request & responses online:
[9]https://opramachine.com/request/renewed_...
Please note that in some cases publication of requests and responses will
be delayed.
If you find this service useful as an OPRA custodian, please ask your web
manager to link to us from your organisation's website.
"OPRAmachine’s mission is to give people easy and affordable access to New
Jersey public records.
For more information, contact us at: (732) 707-1628 or PO Box 3180, New
Brunswick, NJ 08903."
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