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Federal Judge Allows Kellner's Civil Rights Suit Against NYC

12/20/2025

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Federal Judge Nina R. Morrison allowed Sam Kellner's civil-rights lawsuit against New York City to proceed, stripping the city and former Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes of immunity.
Kellner reported his son's abuse in 2008, faced backlash from his community, and was arrested by the same prosecutors he aided.
His charges were dismissed in 2014, and he filed a civil-rights suit in 2017, a development Kellner calls vindication.

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Federal Judge Nina R. Morrison allowed Sam Kellner's civil-rights lawsuit against New York City to proceed, stripping the city and former Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes of immunity.
Kellner reported his son's abuse in 2008, faced backlash from his community, and was arrested by the same prosecutors he aided.
His charges were dismissed in 2014, and he filed a civil-rights suit in 2017, a development Kellner calls vindication.