Former NJ Investigator Indicted for Exploiting Crime Victims

Guilherme H. Jamarino, a former investigator for the New Jersey Victims of Crime Compensation Office, has been indicted on seven counts, including six counts of official misconduct, for allegedly exploiting his position to send sexually explicit messages to crime victims he was tasked with assisting. The indictment details that between December 2019 and July 2022, Jamarino engaged in inappropriate communications with at least six women, including sending nude photos and solicitations for personal meetings. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin condemned Jamarino's actions as a betrayal of trust, emphasizing that his role was meant to provide support to victims of violence. Jamarino's employment with the agency ended shortly before his last message to a victim in July 2022. If convicted, he faces significant prison time, with each charge carrying a potential sentence of up to ten years. The ongoing investigation into public officials' misconduct continues alongside this case.