In October 2019, Zachary Madle, a former Stockton University student, was denied entry into New Jersey’s Pretrial Intervention (PTI) program after being charged with invasion of privacy and aggravated criminal sexual contact. The charges stemmed from an incident in February 2017, during which Madle allegedly filmed a woman in various states of undress and varying states of consciousness without her consent, later posting the videos on Snapchat.

One video reportedly showed him touching her while she appeared semi-conscious. Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Waldman ruled that the preparation and posting of the video, accompanied by music, indicated that Madle was aware of the nature and quality of his actions, thus disqualifying him from the PTI program, which is typically reserved for first-time offenders showing signs of rehabilitation. The judge also noted that Madle’s failure to respond to the victim’s request to remove the offensive material from social media further underscored the callousness of his acts .

Madle had previously been denied entry into the PTI program, and his attorney’s subsequent attempts to challenge the decision were unsuccessful. As of early 2020, Madle was expected to plead guilty to the charges, with sentencing anticipated later that year .​

This case highlights the legal system’s approach to handling serious allegations of sexual misconduct, emphasizing the importance of accountability and the limitations of diversion programs in cases involving severe offenses.