Feb. 26, 2026
79-Year-Old Kearny Man Arrested for Exposing Himself, Performing Lewd Acts, and Showing Porn to Child Shoveling Snow
Suspect released on bail the next day despite charges of luring, endangering a child, and criminal sexual contact
Feb. 24, 2026
Diocese of Camden Reaches $180 Million Settlement with Abuse Survivors
Landmark agreement provides compensation and child protection measures after years of complex negotiations
Feb. 24, 2026
Former US Envoy Peter Mandelson Arrested Over Epstein Links
Authorities searched Mandelson's properties in London and Wiltshire as part of the investigation.
Feb. 23, 2026
Court Rules Out-of-State Sex Offenders Can Challenge NJ Registration Requirement
Authorities must analyze if out-of-state convictions are similar to Megan's Law crimes before forcing registration, appeals court finds.
Feb. 23, 2026
New Jersey Catholic Diocese Agrees to $180 Million Settlement of Clergy Sexual Abuse Allegations
The Diocese of Camden will pay the massive settlement to resolve claims from around 300 survivors of abuse.
Feb. 23, 2026
New Jersey Catholic Diocese Agrees to $180M Settlement for Clergy Abuse Survivors
The settlement surpasses earlier deals in Boston and Philadelphia but is smaller than the $880 million agreement reached by the Los Angeles Archdiocese.
Feb. 23, 2026
New Jersey Catholic Diocese Reaches $180 Million Settlement Over Clergy Sexual Abuse
The Diocese of Camden, covering southern New Jersey, announced the settlement to resolve claims from about 300 survivors of abuse.
Feb. 23, 2026
New Jersey Catholic Diocese Agrees to $180 Million Clergy Abuse Settlement
The Diocese of Camden will pay the record-setting amount to resolve allegations of sexual abuse by clergy members.
Feb. 21, 2026
Montclair Man Charged for Attempting to Meet 14-Year-Old Girl
The girl turned out to be an undercover detective, leading to the man's arrest.
Feb. 21, 2026
Middlesex Man With 50-Year Criminal Record Loses Appeal for Release
Mickey Vanderpool, 70, was civilly committed to the Special Treatment Unit after serving an 8-year sentence for aggravated assault.
Feb. 19, 2026
Camden Diocese Reaches $180M Settlement With Abuse Survivors
The deal with insurers is more than six times the original 2021 proposal.
Feb. 17, 2026
Woman Sues Plumsted Firefighter for Alleged Sexual Assault
Lawsuit claims firefighter used position of power to sexually assault woman during first meeting at firehouse
Feb. 17, 2026
NJ Man Charged for Sending Sexual Messages to 'Minor', Making Ghost Guns
Oskar Smieszek accused of online predatory behavior and illegal weapons manufacturing
Feb. 17, 2026
Pa. Man Indicted for Sexual Assault of Juvenile
85-year-old charged with assaulting victim over 4-year period
Feb. 16, 2026
Epstein Survivor Recounts Assault on 'Lolita Express' Jet
Juliette Bryant breaks down as she describes thinking she was 'going to die' during attack by Epstein on his private plane.
Feb. 14, 2026
Former Dumont Mayor Charged with Sexually Assaulting Bergen County Boy
Andrew LaBruno allegedly identified himself as a cop to hinder the investigation
Feb. 13, 2026
Man Serving Federal Conviction Pleads Guilty to Eluding Charge in Absecon
Bobbyjean Orak faces additional 3-year sentence for ignoring traffic stop and speeding away in 2024
Feb. 12, 2026
Two New Jersey Men Admit to Sharing Child Sex Abuse Images
A former teacher faces up to 20 years in prison, while an Ocean County man was sentenced to 10 years.
Feb. 12, 2026
School Photo Days Canceled Amid Epstein Rumors About Photo Company
Lifetouch faces investigations over unsubstantiated claims about former owner's ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Feb. 12, 2026
Former NJ Teacher Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Assault of Students
Julie Rizzitello pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two high school students over several months.
