Feud From Rape Case Is Focus Of New York Times Story

PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The New York Times published a story last week which focused on the feud between two men involved in a rape case that resulted in an acquittal earlier this year.

Adam Levy
Photo Credit: *Putnam County District Attorney's Website*

Tom Renner

09/19/2014 10:00 a.m.

District Attorney Adam Levy and Sheriff Donald B. Smith are now battling each other in defamation lawsuits that arose from the rape case, according to the story. There are also allegations of political retribution and conflicts of interest.

The feud stems from a rape case that unfolded in 2013. Smith arrested a friend of Levy’s on charges of raping a 13-year-old girl. Levy said the arrest was in retaliation for his efforts to clean up corruption.

Levy’s friend, Alexandru Hossu, was found not guilty in April by a Westchester jury, which found the girl had not been credible, the Times story said. Levy was not involved in defending his friend.

For the complete story in the New York Times, click here.

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