Smalls Plead Not Guilty

Atlantic City’s mayor and schools superintendent left quickly after pleading not guilty to abusing their teenage daughter during an arraignment hearing.The Smalls have denied any wrongdoing. Both declined to answer questions regarding the case, though Mayor Marty Small Sr. did stop while leaving the county courthouse to utter his catchphrase, “It’s a great day in the City of Atlantic City.” According to an article in the Press of Atlantic City Mayor Small, 50, and his wife, Superintendent La’Quetta Small, 47, are charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Mayor Small is additionally charged with terroristic threats and aggravated assault.