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Shielded by Politics: The Shomrim’s Political Influence in Brooklyn | Corruption By Cops

Shielded by Politics: The Shomrim’s Political Influence in Brooklyn The Shomrim, a volunteer neighborhood patrol operating within Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish communities, have long been both

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Judicial Failures in Handling Child Sex Abuse

Judicial Failures in Handling Child Sex Abuse The judicial system is expected to protect the most vulnerable, yet in numerous instances, it has failed survivors

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How Religious Institutions Enable Police Misconduct

How Religious Institutions Enable Police Misconduct Religious institutions have long been cornerstones of moral guidance and communal support. But what happens when this influence becomes

Jacob Daskal, former leader of the Boro Park Shomrim, wearing traditional Orthodox Jewish attire. Convicted of sexual abuse and sentenced to 17.5 years in prison.
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Beyond Prison Walls: Analyzing the Adequacy of Jacob Daskal’s Sentence for Abuse of Authority

Introduction: Jacob Daskal’s guilty plea has sparked a vital discussion on the sufficiency of his sentencing for the egregious abuse of authority he committed. As