The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office has moved to dismiss the indictments against Atlantic City's superintendent and the High School principal, saying it is following the wishes of the alleged victim.

Mayor Marty Small and his wife, Superintendent Dr. La'Quetta Small, have faced allegations of child abuse for nearly two years. 

Atlantic City High School Principal Constance Days-Chapman also was charged for allegedly failing to report the teen's allegations.

But after a jury found the mayor not guilty last month, Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds said his office would discuss going forward.

"We have said from the beginning that this was a political prosecution, and Mandy was collateral damage," said Days-Chapman's attorney, Lee Vartan, using her nickname. "The prosecutor knew that when the jury heard all the facts, Mandy would be acquitted. That is why he dismissed the case. This is complete and total vindication for Mandy, and she looks forward to returning to Atlantic City High School where she belongs — and she’s beloved.

A statement put out by the Atlantic County prosecutor Friday indicated that, after speaking with the now-18-year-old girl, the decision to request the dismissal was in her best interests and honored her wishes.

The announcement comes after the Smalls had a public reunion, with Jada Small joining her mother and younger brother in standing by her father's side as he was sworn in for his new term as mayor.

Marty Small even led the crowd in singing "Happy Birthday" to the teen, who turned 18 the next day.

The reunion continued with a day of fun and beauty with her parents that was shared to social media the next day.

Sources close to the teen previously told BreakingAC that she did not want to testify at another trial.

Atlantic County prosecutor's statement:

"Since the day our office received the mandatory referral of child abuse allegations from DCP&P on January 24, 2024, this office investigated the allegations honestly and impartially, only striving to seek the truth and ultimately find justice for the aggrieved child victim. During the trial of Marty Small, that victim’s voice was heard, even though attempts were made to stifle it. Jada Small testified to her truth. And that truth was corroborated with impartial substantiating evidence. 

Ultimately, a jury consisting of Atlantic County residents heard and saw all of the evidence and found Marty Small not guilty. As required by the New Jersey Victim Bill of Rights, this week we were finally able to sit down with Jada in person to discuss her wishes and our thoughts on moving forward.

Based on her wishes, keeping in mind the prior not guilty verdict, and in an attempt to not revictimize Jada again with trials against her mother and longtime family friend, we believe it is prudent and responsible to dismiss the remaining indictments against them. 

Just last week the victim received a threat, racial in tone, on one of her social media accounts pertaining to her accusations she made against her father. While we actively investigate this threat, we believe it is no longer in her best interest both emotionally and perhaps even physically for us to continue with our cases against La’Quetta Small and Constance Days-Chapman at this time. 

The further intent of this decision is to hopefully allow Jada, her family, and the community the time to heal and move forward."