NJ’s top court says defendant can seek sex assault victim’s mental health records

New Jersey's highest court has ruled that a judge can privately review a sexual assault victim's mental health records when a defendant seeks them, overturning a previous decision that blocked such requests. This move could impact future cases by allowing defendants to access these records under specific circumstances, raising significant ethical and privacy concerns about victims' rights. The decision underscores the ongoing debate over balancing defendants' rights with the protection of sexual assault victims' sensitive information. This ruling could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future.