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Atlantic City Council member charged with threatening a witness

Muhammad Zia was handcuffed and charged with threatening a witness in the civil case against him, authorities said.

Owner Muhammad Zia (left) talks with Atlantic City Police Officer Ivaylo Ivanov (right) outside his Food 4 Less convenience store, as police and service groups do their daily outreach along Atlantic Avenue, March 5, 2019. Zia is now a councilmember.
Owner Muhammad Zia (left) talks with Atlantic City Police Officer Ivaylo Ivanov (right) outside his Food 4 Less convenience store, as police and service groups do their daily outreach along Atlantic Avenue, March 5, 2019. Zia is now a councilmember.Read moreTOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer