Overview

• Leaked photos appear to show candidate Scott Semaya typing a sexually explicit message about board member Danielle Bellomo in a group chat titled “ThisBitchNeedsToDie” during a July meeting.
• Semaya quit the Board of Education race and running mate Melissa Goldberg also suspended her campaign after the images spread on social media.
• Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik denounced the messages as unacceptable, and said the police chief confirmed an active investigation into the matter.
• Bellomo says additional images describe specific actions men wanted to take against her, and she has a protective order against Mitesh Gandhi as his lawyer seeks its dismissal.
• A source alleged the chat included five men and named board vice president Chad Hyett, prompting calls for his resignation, while CORE slate incumbent Michael Lilonsky remains in the race.