Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes

Explosive Allegations Against Former DA Hynes

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 3, 2014

A New York City Department of Investigation inquiry implicates former Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes in a number of ethical breaches -- including using seized drug money to fund his reelection campaign. New York Times reporter Stephanie Clifford, who broke the story yesterday, discusses the report and the Hynes legacy.

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