"Atlantic City Mayor and Wife Face Charges for Abusing Teen Daughter"

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La’Quetta Small, have been charged with physically and emotionally abusing their teenage daughter, including instances of knocking her unconscious with a broom. The couple faces charges of endangering the welfare of a child, with additional counts including aggravated assault and terroristic threats. The daughter reported the abuse to school staff, but the school failed to notify the authorities. The Smalls deny any wrongdoing and are scheduled to appear in court next month.