A-60-18 State v. R.Y. (081706) (Ocean County & Statewide)

Summary

The Supreme Court held that the caseworker’s testimony about Sharie’s statement was admissible evidence of third‑party guilt, vacated the convictions for crimes against Sharie, and remanded for further proceedings. It affirmed that the Rape Shield Law did not apply, that the prosecutor’s leading questions to child witnesses were appropriate, and that the sentence for the crimes against Brianna was not manifestly excessive.