Newark, NJ – A federal magistrate judge has ruled against Blueprint Capital Advisors in its latest battle over state records, upholding New Jersey officials’ decision to shield three documents under executive privilege.

The investment firm had objected to a May 8 recommendation from a Special Discovery Master, who reviewed the records in dispute and found they were protected. The documents were withheld by state officials including Jason MacDonald, Christopher McDonough, Corey Amon, Dini Ajmani, Derrick Green, George Helmy, and Attorney General Matthew Platkin.

Blueprint Capital argued the records should be disclosed, but U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer overruled the objection in a written opinion issued Monday. Hammer adopted the Special Discovery Master’s findings in full, sidi

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