Joseph Ferraina: Long Branch embattled ex-super talks politics years after 'sex-slave' scandal

There were people who liked him. There were people who hated him. But if you’re from the Long Branch area, chances are you know his name, Joe Ferraina likes to say.

When he was superintendent, he allegedly kept his assistant as a "sex slave." He cost the district $600,000 in settlement payments in the ensuing lawsuit.

As part of the settlement, Ferraina and the district admitted no guilt.

And he loves his Long Branch, to hear him tell it.

APP’s Dan Radel explains in our upcoming look at Ferraina, his old feuds and why the former superintendent is backing John Pallone, coming soon to APP.com.

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