DA Charles (Joe) Hynes: An Ugly Exit From Brooklyn
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Brooklyn is big and important. If Brooklyn were an independent city, it would have the fourth largest population in the United States. If Brooklyn were its own state, it would be the 35th largest. From 1990 until earlier this year, Charles "Joe" Hynes was the Brooklyn DA. He came into the office with a sterling reputation for courage and honesty. He was supposed to be the new broom that swept clean the muck of Brooklyn politics. Last year, many thought that he should take a well-deserved retirement after six terms as DA. Instead he attempted to hold on to his post for a 7th term. Losing that election seems like it will be the least of Hynes' worries. Six months later, Joe Hynes is in danger of losing much more than elections. The New York City Department of Investigations issued a stunning
DA Charles (Joe) Hynes: An Ugly Exit From Brooklyn
DA Charles (Joe) Hynes: An Ugly Exit From…
DA Charles (Joe) Hynes: An Ugly Exit From Brooklyn
Brooklyn is big and important. If Brooklyn were an independent city, it would have the fourth largest population in the United States. If Brooklyn were its own state, it would be the 35th largest. From 1990 until earlier this year, Charles "Joe" Hynes was the Brooklyn DA. He came into the office with a sterling reputation for courage and honesty. He was supposed to be the new broom that swept clean the muck of Brooklyn politics. Last year, many thought that he should take a well-deserved retirement after six terms as DA. Instead he attempted to hold on to his post for a 7th term. Losing that election seems like it will be the least of Hynes' worries. Six months later, Joe Hynes is in danger of losing much more than elections. The New York City Department of Investigations issued a stunning