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New York: Prosecutors Facing Accountability for Misconduct Through Courts and Legislature

New York: Prosecutors Facing Accountability for Misconduct Through Courts and Legislature

by OpenFile | Jun 23, 2014 | New York, The Open File Blog

Below is a summary of the latest news on prosecutor misconduct and accountability out of New York State from recent weeks. This includes (1) more bad news out of the Brooklyn DA’s office, (2) the progress of a pair of bills designed to establish a commission on...
Brooklyn: Election Day for District Attorney Seat

Brooklyn: Election Day for District Attorney Seat

by OpenFile | Nov 5, 2013 | New York, The Open File Blog

After a solid win in the Democratic primary, attorney Ken Thompson looks well-placed to unseat six-term incumbent Charles Hynes tonight and become Brooklyn’s next District Attorney. But Hynes isn’t out of the race yet. He’s hoping that by running...
The Brooklyn DA Race: Why Six-term Incumbent D.A. Charles Hynes May Lose His Job

The Brooklyn DA Race: Why Six-term Incumbent D.A. Charles Hynes May Lose His Job

by Sophie | Oct 30, 2013 | New York, The Open File Blog

On September 10, Kenneth Thompson, a former federal prosecutor defeated six-term incumbent, 78-year-old D.A. Charles Hynes 55-44 in the Democratic primary for District Attorney of Kings County (Brooklyn, NY).  Though he lost the Democratic primary, Hynes also ran,...
Brooklyn: Hynes Announces He Will Campaign for Re-Election on Republican Ticket

Brooklyn: Hynes Announces He Will Campaign for Re-Election on Republican Ticket

by OpenFile | Oct 8, 2013 | New York, The Open File Blog

After initially suggesting he would effectively bow out of the race for Brooklyn District Attorney after being beaten by challenger Kenneth Thompson in the Democratic primary, incumbent Charles Hynes has this morning announced that he will run for re-election as the...
Voting Results in Primary Election of Kings County District Attorney

Voting Results in Primary Election of Kings County District Attorney

by OpenFile | Sep 11, 2013 | New York, The Open File Blog

Democratic challenger Kenneth Thompson has defeated incumbent District Attorney Charles Hynes 55-44 in the Democratic primary to determine who will be placed on the ballot for the November general election. Since Hynes had already secured the GOP’s nomination,...
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