NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- In the race for New Jersey Governor, Democrat Mikie Sherrill is refusing to back down from her claims that Republican Jack Ciattarelli was 'complicit' with opioid companies that led to the deaths of New Jersey residents.

She first accused Ciattarelli during the final debate on Wednesday.

The next day, Ciattarelli threatened to file a defamation lawsuit against her.

So far, no lawsuit has been filed.

Sherrill on Monday doubled down on her claims, accusing Ciattarelli of profiting from the opioid crisis.

Congresswoman Sherrill brought in colleagues, drug counselors and those directly impacted by opioid abuse to talk about Ciattarelli's publishing business and its connection to big pharmaceutical companies.

"I'm dumbfounded that this perennial candidate who has run

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