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New Jersey can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, state high court rules

On June 16, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the state Attorney General’s Office is authorized to empanel a special grand jury to conduct a statewide inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse by clergy.
The ruling resolved a years-long legal battle rooted in a 2018 announcement by then-Attorney General Gurbir Grewal to mirror a Pennsylvania clergy abuse probe.
The Diocese of Camden had opposed the investigation, winning lower court rulings that delayed the inquiry, but its new bishop Joseph Williams reversed course and ceased opposition.
First Assistant Attorney General Lyndsay Ruotolo emphasized that, for more than seven years, their office has dedicated its efforts to aiding survivors and promoting the healing process they need.
The decision allows investigation into decades of alleged abuse and possible diocesan cover-ups, marking a critical step toward accountability and justice for victims in New Jersey.

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