Atlantic City Leaders Call for Prosecutor's Resignation

Prosecutor Will Reynolds responds to criticism over handling of high-profile cases

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Atlantic County, New Jersey Prosecutor Will Reynolds has been facing growing calls for his resignation from Atlantic City leaders and the NAACP over his handling of several high-profile cases. Reynolds has now issued a public response defending his actions and denying any political or racial motivations behind his decisions.

Why it matters

The controversy surrounding Prosecutor Reynolds highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and the community in Atlantic City, with concerns raised about the fairness and transparency of the prosecutor's office. The situation also reflects broader debates around criminal justice reform and the role of prosecutors.

The details

In his response, Reynolds defended his office's handling of cases involving Atlantic City officials, including the prosecution of Mayor Marty Small and the indictment of Commissioner Constance Days-Chapman's daughter. Reynolds stated that these decisions were based solely on the evidence and legal requirements, and denied any political or racial considerations. However, critics have accused Reynolds of mishandling these cases and using them to target political opponents.

  • In 2022, Reynolds was nominated by Governor Murphy and confirmed by the NJ Senate to be the Atlantic County Prosecutor.
  • Over the past several months, Reynolds has faced growing public criticism over his actions as prosecutor.

The players

Will Reynolds

The Atlantic County, New Jersey Prosecutor who has been the subject of calls for his resignation.

Marty Small

The Mayor of Atlantic City who was prosecuted by Reynolds' office.

Constance Days-Chapman

An Atlantic County Commissioner whose daughter was indicted by Reynolds' office.

Dennis Levinson

The Atlantic County Executive who has been engaged in a public feud with Reynolds.

Kaleem Shabazz

An Atlantic City Councilman who has criticized Reynolds' actions.

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What they’re saying

“Upon taking my oath, I swore to uphold the laws of the State of New Jersey and the United States, and I intend to keep doing so with integrity and independence.”

— Will Reynolds, Atlantic County Prosecutor (wfpg.com)

“It's too early to say, however, it does not appear that Reynolds has moved the needle much in terms of his declination in the 'court' of public opinion.”

— Harry Hurley, Author (wfpg.com)

What’s next

The ongoing controversy surrounding Prosecutor Reynolds is likely to continue, with further scrutiny of his actions and potential calls for his resignation or removal from office.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges facing prosecutors in balancing their duty to uphold the law with the need to maintain public trust and address concerns about fairness and transparency within the criminal justice system. It underscores the importance of strong community relationships and the need for prosecutors to be accountable to the people they serve.