John O'Connor

MAYS LANDING — Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., who is accused of abusing his teenage daughter, said he would "absolutely not" take a plea deal that would require him to forfeit public office.

Mayor Small, 51, and his wife, schools Superintendent La'Quetta Small, 48, appeared before Judge Bernard DeLury Monday morning for pretrial conferences.

The couple are each charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Mayor Small also is charged with terroristic threats, aggravated assault and witness tampering. Both have pleaded not guilty.

Both only spoke during the hearing to confirm to DeLury that they understood their plea offers.

In addition to forfeiting public office, Mayor Small's offer, which would see him plead guilty to aggravated assault, also includes probatio

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