Case winds down in Kushner lawsuit over mall redevelopment

FREEHOLD, N.J. – Testimony has concluded in a lawsuit involving a redevelopment plan for a New Jersey mall by a real estate company owned by Jared Kushner’s family.

The Asbury Park Press reports (http://on.app.com/2u7jV7b ) a judge said she’ll give her finding in the coming days after closing arguments Tuesday.

Four Eatontown residents are seeking to overturn a zoning decision for the Monmouth Mall project.

Kushner Cos. wants to build apartments at the mall. The company is owned by the family of Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser.

Plaintiffs say it was difficult for residents to participate in meetings when the modified zoning ordinance was approved because many were moved to another location for a video feed because of a large turnout. They accuse the borough of private negotiations.

Town attorneys deny the accusations.

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Information from: Asbury Park (N.J.) Press, http://www.app.com