Press Release by the Ken Thompson Campaign Decries Hynes' Attacks Against Orthodox

I long ago opined that the Brooklyn DA race will be a tough choice for Orthodox voters. Below is a press release sent out by the Ken Thompson Campaign for DA citing the incumbent's attacks against our community:

STATEMENT OF ASSEMBLYMAN DOV HIKIND IN RESPONSE TO CM GREENFIELD'S FALSE CHARGES AGAINST KEN THOMPSON

BROOKLYN -- The following statement can be attributed to Assemblyman Dov Hikind in response to false charges leveled at Ken Thompson by Councilman David Greenfield:

"Councilman Greenfield ought to apologize for spreading disgusting lies about Ken Thompson in the Orthodox Jewish community. Unlike D.A. Hynes, who has said that Orthodox Jews are "insular" and worse than the Mafia, Ken has repeatedly stated that he will restore confidence, and fight for safety and justice for every community in Brooklyn. With such an indefensible record of prosecuting inconsistently depending on which way the political wind blows and flip-flopping before an election, it's no surprise that Mr. Hynes and his defenders have resorted to unconscionable gutter politics to distract voters from the truth. Baseless slandering from a desperate campaign has no place in Brooklyn."

Charles Hynes (1/9/13): "I compare it to the Mafia, but at least in Mafia cases we can offer victims witness protection."

Charles Hynes (1/9/13): "That does not work in these insular communities, where it is more difficult to leave behind friends and family and go into hiding."

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/brooklyn-da-calls-weberman-case-landmark-predators-article-1.1243280#ixzz2bUdyNEkg

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