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FOR A JOB WELL DONE  - Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes (far right) congratulates key players in the production of the film documentary, “Charge it to the Game,” created by YCP (Youth and Congregation in Partnership), an initiative started by DA Hynes. From left: Joseph Rodman, who directed the film, Joan Gabbidon, senior Deputy District Attorney, who runs the YCP program; Deborah Lashley, Executive Assistant District Attorney, and Susan-Sojourna Collier, who produced the documentary. The documentary premiered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Feb. 3.

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes Discusses Film Documentary On Gun Violence, Seeks Community Help To Stem The Problem, Especially Among Young People >PRESS RELEASE

Several members of DA Hynes’ staff, volunteers, and community leaders were on hand to lend a helping hand at the premier on Wednesday of the documentary film, “Charge it to the Game,” produced in collaboration of the District Attorney’s YCP program. Among them were Dr. Robert Kurtz of Kings County Hospital Center, Alfred Scott, Joseph Rodman, William Aviles, Brenda Sandford and Joan Gabbidon, Senior Deputy District Attorney.

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes Announces
Guilty Plea For Weapons Possession And Spray Painting Swastikas
 

Brooklyn, February 4, 2010 – Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today announced the guilty plea of Ivaylo Ivanov, 39, for spray painting swastikas on numerous locations in his neighborhood and possessing a secret cache of weapons, including explosives, in his Brooklyn Heights apartment. 

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes, New York State Senator Carl Kruger And United States Senator Charles E. Schumer Announce Charges Against 12 People, For Real Estate And Mortgage Fraud 

THE CHARGES STEM FROM INVESTIGATIONS BY THE BROOKLYN DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S MORTGAGE FRAUD AND REAL ESTATE CRIMES UNIT VICTIMS SHARE STORIES 

Brooklyn, February 4, 2010 – Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes, New York State Senator Carl Kruger and US Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced charges against 12 people involved in various, unrelated mortgage and real estate scams.

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes Receives
2010 Champion For Children Award From
Fight Crime Invest In Kids 

AWARD IS ORGANIZATION’S HIGHEST RECOGNITION FOR SERVICE, HONORING DA’S WORK IN KEEPING KIDS OUT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM 

Brooklyn, February 1, 2010 – Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes was honored on January 29 by Fight Crime Invest in Kids with their 2010 Champion for Children award, the organization’s highest recognition for service.

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes Announces
30-Year-Sentence For Armed Robbery Of  Red Hook Bar
 

Brooklyn, February 1, 2010 – Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today announced the sentencing of Luis Rodriguez, 28, to 30 years in prison before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice James Sullivan, for the 2007 armed robbery of a Red Hook bar.

District Attorney Charles J. Hynes Participates In Haitian Relief Effort
In Flatbush

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes (center) led a community relief effort last Saturday at the Caton Market in Flatbush, to aid victims of Haiti’s devastating earthquake. Several members of DA Hynes’ staff, including Lance Ogiste, counsel to the District Attorney participated in the drive. Some of them helped pack barrels of canned and other non-perishable provisions for shipment to Haiti. Also present was Roy Hastick, president of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce which operates the Caton Market

 

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes Announces
Murder Indictment Against Man Who Killed Wife And Her Two Daughters 

Brooklyn, January 29, 2010 – Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today announced the indictment of Jermaine Ruiz, 24, for killing his wife and her two daughters.

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes
Takes The Oath Of Office For The Sixth Time.

With his wife, Patricia, holding the family Bible, Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes is administered the oath of office by Justice Theodore T. Jones, of NYS Court of Appeals, to begin his sixth term. DA Hynes took the oath at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn, before a crowd that included former Gov. Mario Cuomo, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals Jonathan Lippman, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, Queens County District Attorney Richard Brown, and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance.

 

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RUSSIAN HERITAGE  - District Attorney Charles J. Hynes (2nd left), congratulates five members of the Brooklyn Russian-American community whom he cited on Tuesday, January 26, at a special Russian Heritage program which he hosted at the Brooklyn Supreme Court Ceremonial Room. From left, Sue Fox, Executive Director, Shorefront YM-YWHA of Brighton Beach; Sophia Vinokurova, member of the M&I International and National, Inc., Alexander Gurevich, a member of DA Hynes’ staff, who served as master of ceremonies for the occasion; Fira Rotkov, of the M&I International and National, Dr. Inna V. Litrovnik, Senior Director of the Madelleine Brog Community Services Clinics; and Raisa Chernina, President and Founder of the Be Proud Foundation.

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes Announces Conviction Of Medical Technician Who Sexually Abused 65-Year-Old Patient

Brooklyn, January 21, 2010 – Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today announced the conviction of Dmitriy Shenker, 46, for sexually abusing a 65-year-old patient who came into his medical facility to get an MRI. 

District Attorney Charles J. Hynes Hosts Forum On Child Abuse
In Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish Community

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes addressed the opening session of a forum he convened at this office on Monday, to discuss domestic abuse in Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish community. He said that domestic violence, child neglect, and all forms of abuse are afflictions with no borders or boundaries. “They affect every community, every ethnic group, every class of society, rich or poor, black or white, young or old, recent immigrants and well established families. There is nothing more precious than the sanctity of family life and nothing more tragic than conduct that destroys that family harmony,” said DA Hynes...

 
Cut It Out Program
CUT IT OUT teaches salon professionals to recognize signs of domestic abuse and safely refer those clients to people and resources that can help them. VIDEO
 

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes Announces
20-Year Sentence For Stabbing Police Officer
 

Brooklyn, January 19, 2010 – Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes today announced the 20-year sentence of Hugo Hernandez, 25, for stabbing a police officer, who attempted to issue him a summons for smoking a cigarette on a subway platform, in 2007.

 

 

KINGS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY CHARLES J. HYNES OFFERS A MESSAGE OF SUPPORT TO THE PEOPLE OF HAITI

Brooklyn, January 13, 2010 – Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes said:

"My heartfelt sympathies go out to the people of Haiti and their families here in Brooklyn and across the world, following this terrible earthquake. My staff and I stand ready to offer any assistance we can."

 

 

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes, New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis, And New York City Department Of Environmental Protection Commissioner Cas Holloway Announce 81-Count Pollution Indictment Against Greenpoint Property Owner

Brooklyn, January 13, 2010 – Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis and New York City Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Cas Holloway today announced the indictment of a Greenpoint commercial property owner charged with dumping into Newtown Creek.




DATES TO REMEMBER


 

 

In Brooklyn’s current real estate market, it is important to be on the lookout for predatory lenders trying to make a quick buck off trusting homebuyers.  Educated consumers can avoid being victimized by keeping the following guidelines in mind: 

  • Bring your own lawyer with you to handle transactions and paperwork.  Do not use the lenders lawyer.

  • Use common sense: if something looks too good to be true, it probably is.

  • Read everything very carefully.  Do not agree to a deal verbally; get everything in writing.

  • Do not agree to falsify information pertaining to your income and your expenses.

  • Don’t sign a blank document or a document containing blank spaces to be filled in for you later.

  • Try to be as informed as possible, and don’t let anyone convince you to take out a bigger loan than what you need. 

If you feel that you have been a victim of predatory lenders, contact the Attorney General’s Office or the District Attorney’s DA's Action Center at (718) 250-2340.

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If you notice any of the following signs of Child Abuse please contact the State Central Registry, the phone number is 800-342-3720.
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Truancy

Unexplained injury

Extreme Mood Changes

Afraid to Go Home

Consistent Hunger

Inappropriate Seasonal Dress

Stealing Food

Difficulty in Walking

Poor Peer Relationships

Poor Hygiene

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