Judge Dismisses case Against Rav Eisemann

There will be a Seudas Hodaah for Reb Osher Eisemann tonight in Bais Faiga at 9:30PM with the Hishtatfus of the Roshei Yeshiva and Rabbanei Hair watch live stream Here

Chasdei Hashem! This morning Judge Joseph Paone tossed out all charges against Reb Osher Eisemann founder of SCHI , and didn't let the case reach the jury.  The judge cited the prosecution’s inability to show  evidence that Rabbi Eisemann committed any crime, determining that the case should not even be decided by a jury. After 9 years this prosecution has come to an end. The prosecution can not appeal.

-Rav Osher recited nishmas in court this morning after the case was thrown out

- NJ Globe: In a massive blow to the state’s embattled Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, a Superior Court Judge today dismissed an indictment of a prominent Lakewood rabbi and ended a nearly decade-long prosecution. Judge Joseph Paone threw out the case against Osher Eisemann, saying the New Jersey Attorney General’s office failed to make their case that Eisemann had committed a crime.  The dismissal came after the state rested and the jury was excused. The decision cannot be appealed.

“It took seven years, but Rabbi Eisemann was fully and finally vindicated. This is yet another instance of gross overreach by OPIA. It is far past time for Matt Platkin to take a hard look at OPIA and the meritless cases it regularly brings. If Platkin continues to ignore the problem, the Legislature should hold immediate hearings.” said Lee Vartan, Eisemann’s attorney.  “Incredibly, the two prosecutors who brought this case, (Jeffrey) Manis and (Frank) Valdinoto, are OPIA supervisors. And this comes after  (John) Nicodemo’s gross Brady violation.

-Jack Ciaterelli: “I am happy to hear that, while far too long delayed, justice has been granted for Rabbi Eisemann with the closure of the case against him. For over 30 years, Rabbi Eisemann has been at the forefront of advocacy programing for the special needs community, and I wish him and his family peace and success in their important work.”

- In a statement to @TheNJGlobe , New Jersey state @SenatorJoeCryan  argued that the state should pay for Eisemann's legal fees, which totaled well over $6 million over the last 9 years. “They can’t give the Rabbi back the years, but they should pay his legal bills,” Cryan said.

-Assemblymen Avi Schnall (D-Lakewood) expressed outrage over how prosecutors have gone after Eisemann. It’s been nine years of persecution based on an agenda of politics and egos,” Schnall said.  “The community is thrilled that we can finally at this point.” But Schnall wants to know what prevents this from happening again. “They went after someone with insufficient evidence,” the lawmaker told the New Jersey Globe.  “This scenario can play itself out in the future.  What are we doing to prevent this from happening again?”

- “We are tremendously disappointed that the Court would prevent the jury from deciding this case, despite the extraordinary standard that applies to such motions. It is especially unfortunate that the Court ruled before, rather than after, a jury verdict, leaving the State no legal recourse,” said First Assistant Attorney General Lyndsay V. Ruotolo.  “Our important work continues beyond this individual case, and we remain committed as ever to tackling corruption or fraud when we confront it.”