Who is Joshua Kohut? 5 things to know as Rutgers dean is arrested for allegedly recording ‘upskirt’ videos
Rutgers dean Joshua Kohut was arrested for allegedly recording “upskirt” videos at work. He faces an invasion of privacy charge and up to 18 months in prison.
Joshua Kohut, a 51-year-old dean at Rutgers University, has been arrested for allegedly recording upskirt videos while on the job. The New Jersey Attorney General's office announced the arrest on Tuesday, with prosecutors saying the charge is fourth degree invasion of privacy. According to Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, law enforcement seized Kohut's devices during a search on Monday and found incriminating evidence.
The defendant is accused of using his mobile phone to record upskirt videos without the knowledge of his victims. The invasion of privacy is described as both disturbing and a criminal act, with Davenport stating that the authorities will prosecute accordingly. After his arrest, Kohut was placed on administrative leave by the university and banned from the campus.
He was released within 24 hours on pre-trial monitoring and is due in court in October 2026. The university has called the allegations disturbing and has banned Kohut from the campus until the investigation is complete. The Attorney General revealed that if convicted, Kohut could face up to 18 months in prison and fines of up to $10,000.
It is currently unclear if the alleged victims are connected to the Rutgers University community or if the investigation started as a result of a complaint.
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