Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli is planning to file a personal defamation lawsuit against his Democratic opponent, Mikie Sherrill.
The lawsuit is in response to Sherrill's allegations that Ciattarelli "killed tens of thousands of people in New Jersey, including children" during a debate.
He "killed tens of thousands of people in New Jersey, including children."
Ciattarelli believes these comments were knowingly false and malicious, damaging his personal and professional reputation.
He wants to use his own money to sue Sherrill personally and has asked the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) to determine if this would count against the $18.5 million spending cap.
Ciattarelli wants to ensure that ELEC won't view the lawsuit as "in aid of his own campaign" before proceeding.
Author's summary: Ciattarelli plans lawsuit against Sherrill.