Gov. Phil Murphy's top attorney says he didn't relay to him a state official's allegations of sexual assault against another administration employee when he first found out about them.

Chief Counsel Matt Platkin testified Friday that in hindsight perhaps he should have told the governor. He says he informed the state ethics officer when he learned of the allegations.

The allegations became public six months later in a report by the Wall Street Journal.

Albert Alvarez resigned as Schools Development Authority aide in October when the article detailing Katie Brennan's allegations came out. Brennan says Alvarez assaulted her while they were both working on Murphy’s gubernatorial campaign. Brennan was a volunteer at the time.

Alvarez has denied the allegation. Prosecutors investigated the claim, but no charges were filed.

A legislative oversight committee is investigating how Murphy's administration handled the allegation.

The Associated Press wire services contributed to this report.