From the NJ Attorney General’s Office enforcement report for today:
Robert Murphy, 19, of Bayville, N.J., was charged by the Morris Plains Police Department and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office with attempted aggravated sexual assault (2nd degree), endangering the welfare of a child (3rd degree), and violating the emergency orders. Murphy allegedly had arranged to meet an underage girl last night, April 21, at Community Park in Morris Plains for sexual activity. He had contacted the girl through social media. The victim’s parents became aware in advance and alerted police, who arrested Murphy when he showed up at the park at about 11 p.m.
The charges are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Governor out of control
Patricia Donato
Patricia Donato hmmm so it’s the governor’s fault a 19 year old went to meet up with a 17 year old(which isn’t even so bad). Yeah I’m sure the governor made the kid meet the girl. smh some comments are just unreal!
There is absolutely zero wrong with a 19 year old meeting a 17 year old for Christ sake. Age of consent is 16 in New Jersey.
17? No she was 14. Sticking up for predators for political nonsense is an abomination.
Billie Morgan where does it say she was 14? The article said she was 17!!! And sorry I don’t give 2 shits about politics but when people make stupid comments it’s annoying!
Out on bail reform
Is this him
James Higgins id be careful posting this pic it’s not like rob Murphy isn’t a common name
From the same tow
Michael Chiusano he lives in Eastport, NY. And he joined Facebook at age 6 ????. Nope, no way there’s another Robert Murphy out there. ????
Probably a 19 yr old expecting to meet a 17 yr old.
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Not great, but not a 40 yr old looking for a 9 yr old…..
Joshua Matthews There are not enough details. For example if the “social media” platform was Tinder, you have an expectation and plausible deniability that anyone you meet will be of legal age. Without knowing the circumstances it’s too early to get out the pitchforks and torches.
Exactly. And the age of consent in New Jersey is 16 years old; AND New Jersey also has a “close in age” law so the girl has to have been 14 or younger for him to be guilty of any of this.
The charges aren’t for 17 year old victims. Try again.
This is y minority vs predator needs to b an essential service lol
Scum bag!!!!
3-5years prison, registered sex offender, and chemical castration needed!!!
No, we need to let the criminals out! Just wait!