Court ruling reveals shocking remarks by NJ judge

An appellate court last week reversed a decision by a Camden County Family Court judge and exposed his reprehensible comments in court regarding a rape allegation.

By: Terrence T. McDonald

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 710

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago


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Buried in a little-seen appellate court ruling from last week are shocking claims about a Camden County judge’s abhorrent behavior toward a college student and rape victim.

The case involves a woman who sought a restraining order against a man she accused of raping her on their third date. Superior Court Judge Thomas Shusted said after a two-day hearing last year that he believed the woman’s rape claim but denied her the restraining order …

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