Atlantic City’s mayor and schools superintendent accused of abusing their teenage daughter will be tried separately, an Atlantic County Superior Court judge ruled Thursday. According to the Press of Atlantic City,
Marty Small Sr., 51, and La’Quetta Small, 48, appeared before Judge Bernard DeLury as Michael Schreiber, Superintendent Small’s attorney, argued to have the cases split. The couple are each charged with endangering the welfare of a child. Mayor Small also is charged with terroristic threats, aggravated assault and witness tampering. Both have pleaded not guilty.