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Hodges Law Firm Issues Evidence Preservation and Victim/Witness Protection Notice in Russ Semeran Matter
Atlanta, Georgia – State of New Jersey v. Russ Semeran, Mercer County Prosecutor File No. 25001499, involves pending New Jersey criminal proceedings in which Russ Semeran has been identified as the defendant. Public records and reporting state that the proceedings involve alleged terroristic threats in which former New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has been publicly identified as an alleged victim/target. Keary “Danny” Hayes II, a Senior Advisor and registered federal lobbyist, has been identified by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with the same proceedings as a victim/witness and protected party subject to no-contact and victim-protection frameworks associated with the matter. Hodges Law Firm, LLC represents Hayes and related parties in connection with legal review and evidence-preservation efforts relating to online activity allegedly conducted by or connected to Semeran and related online sources.
Public reporting further reflects that Semeran was arrested in connection with the New Jersey proceedings and remains subject to pretrial-release and no-contact conditions while the matter remains pending. Court release-condition records associated with the proceedings state that the defendant “shall avoid all contact with an alleged victim of the offense.”
According to materials under review by counsel, the review concerns online publication and messaging activity allegedly conducted by or connected to Russ Semeran and related online sources, including activity allegedly concerning, referencing, or directed at Keary “Danny” Hayes II and other protected parties associated with the proceedings. The activity under review includes LinkedIn and X/Twitter communications, alleged impersonation or unauthorized company-page activity, alleged amplification through third-party accounts, professional-network communications, and outreach to business contacts and professional associates connected to protected parties.
The review is focused on evidence preservation, lawful review, and issues relating to online impersonation, publication activity, and professional-network communications allegedly associated with the pending proceedings. The notice is intended to facilitate preservation of potentially relevant materials and lawful review through courts, prosecutors, platforms, and other appropriate legal channels.
Materials being preserved and reviewed may include posts, reposts, replies, screenshots, archived or deleted content, URLs, profile links, account handles, professional-network communications, timestamps, and related metadata or publication records.
Individuals with relevant materials are encouraged to preserve original records wherever possible, including screenshots, archived pages, URLs, profile links, timestamps, and deleted-post evidence. Individuals should avoid altering or amplifying disputed materials where originals can instead be preserved for lawful review.
Public Record References
New Jersey Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness public notice concerning the Semeran proceedings:
https://www.njohsp.gov/Home/Components/News/News/1755/2
Additional public reporting concerning the matter:
https://nj1015.com/murphy-death-threats-arrest/
CASE INFORMATION
Mercer County, New Jersey
State of New Jersey v. Russ Semeran
Case No. I430250031
Hodges Law Firm, LLC provides strategic legal counsel focused on protecting assets, legacy, reputation, and long-term interests. With more than three decades of experience, the firm advises individuals, families, and businesses on estate planning, asset protection, elder law, and complex disputes involving estates, trusts, reputation, identity, and related business and personal matters. The firm also assists clients with evidence preservation, online impersonation and harassment issues, victim/witness protection concerns, and legal matters involving digital publication activity and reputational harm. Hodges Law Firm is known for its practical, structured approach, combining legal judgment, discretion, and a focus on long-term outcomes.
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