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The Protectors or the Privileged? Players 1–9
Shomrim patrol leadership photographed alongside NYPD officer, highlighting close ties in Brooklyn’s Orthodox communities. The Protectors or the Privileged? Players 1–9 Originally published October 3,
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
NYPD’s 66th Precinct & Shomrim: Inside the Jacob Daskal Nexus
Shielded by Authority: The Nexus Between NYPD’s 66th Precinct and Boro Park Shomrim Under Jacob Daskal From 2012 to 2020, a troubling pattern emerged in
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
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’s victim files $200M suit against Bobov leaders and Shomrim, alleging rape cover-up, bribery, and abuse of power in Hasidic community.
Bobov Rebbe, Shomrim Named in $200M Civil Suit Over Jacob Daskal Abuse Cover-Up In a groundbreaking legal move that has stunned both legal observers and
Beyond Prison Walls: Is Jacob Daskal’s 17.5-Year Sentence Enough for Abuse of Authority?
Jacob Daskal, the former leader of Brooklyn’s Boro Park Shomrim Society—a private Orthodox Jewish crime-patrol group—was sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison in October
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