Press Releases : Sexual Assault

Ex-Caseworker for Division of Child Protection and Permanency Indicted on Sexual Assault and Official Misconduct Charges After Alleged Abuse of Two Minors

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ), and the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) announced the indictment of an ex-caseworker for the New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services’ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP), for his alleged sexual abuse of two children.

Monmouth County Physician Indicted on Child Sexual Assault Charges Agrees to Surrender His Medical License Pending Outcome of Criminal Case

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) announced today that the State Board of Medical Examiners (“Board”) has secured the voluntary license surrender of a Monmouth County physician indicted on criminal charges related to his alleged longtime sexual abuse of a minor.

AG Platkin Announces New Law Enforcement Guidelines for Sexual Assault Responses at Sexual Violence Prevention Symposium in Trenton

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced he has issued a Directive to law enforcement that expands the standard Sexual Assault Response Team activation period from five to seven days from when the incident is reported to have occurred, providing survivors of sexual assault more time to access the trauma-informed services consistent with enhancements in medical and forensic science.

Defendant Who Allegedly Held 15-Year-Old Girl Captive at South Jersey Hotel Indicted by Grand Jury on Human Trafficking Charges

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) today announced that a state grand jury voted to file criminal charges against a suspect who was allegedly operating a human trafficking network in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

UPDATE: Suspended Chief of Manville Police Department Indicted by State Grand Jury on Official Misconduct, Sexual Assault and Related Charges

For Immediate Release: June 13, 2023 Office of the Attorney General- Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney GeneralOffice of Public Integrity and Accountability- Thomas J. Eicher, Executive Director For Further Information: Media Inquiries-Dan ProchiloOAGpress@njoag.gov TRENTON...
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