Joshua Kohut, 51, of Cranbury, who serves as the dean of research at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers University, is charged by complaint with fourth-degree invasion of privacy.

“The defendant is alleged to have used his mobile phone to record ‘upskirt’ videos without his victim’s knowledge,” said Attorney General Davenport. “An invasion of privacy like this is not just disturbing, it is also a criminal act. We will prosecute accordingly.”

Following an investigation, a search warrant was executed on August 24, 2026, and devices belonging to the defendant were seized. During a forensic preview, one of the seized devices was found to contain ‘upskirt’ videos of another individual’s undergarment-clad intimate parts.

The fourth-degree charge carries a sentence of up to 18 months in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

The state is represented by Deputy Attorneys General Layli Khelafa and Sarah Milicia.

The charges and allegations in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

If you or anyone you know may have been a victim of this defendant, you may contact the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety at: Lt. Jon Norcia 609-780-5449 or NorciaJ@njdcj.org.

Defense Counsel: TBD