Kenneth thompson
Ken Thompson Frightened Brooklyn’s Orthodox. Then They Got to Know Him.
Ken Thompson cultivated close relationships with Orthodox leaders. In fact, three years after the dethroning of Charles Hynes, it’s the advocates against sex abuse who are disillusioned.
Samuel Kellner Cleared in Brooklyn Abuse Shakedown Case
Brooklyn prosecutors have moved to dismiss all charges against Samuel Kellner, the Brooklyn man who helped bring abuse charges against other figures in the ultra-Orthodox community.
Baruch Lebovits Plea Deal Falls Through — Retrial Looms for Child Abuse Suspect
The prospect of a plea deal for accused child abuser Baruch Lebovits was shot down by both the prosecution and defense as Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge Mark Dwyer announced a January 23 hearing to set a date for his retrial.
Sam Kellner's Tangled Hasidic Tale of Child Sex Abuse, Extortion and Faith
The story of Sam Kellner involves charges of child sex abuse, extortion and political shenanigans. The only thing more elusive than what actually happened is what it all means.
Charles Hynes Crushed by Kenneth Thompson in Brooklyn District Attorney Race
Longtime Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes lost his longshot reelection bid by a crushing 2-1 margin to Democrat Kenneth Thompson.
