October News

October 3, 2006

Insider Exposes Corruption in New Jersey Department of Corrections
Book Details Evidence Tampering and Witness Intimidation By Internal Affairs

Irvington, NJ—Kenneth P. Freeman, a former Internal Affairs senior investigator, will discuss the abusive practices of the Department of Corrections and read an excerpt from his new book, Rose Tainted Justice, on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Irvington Public Library.

In Rose Tainted Justice, Freeman draws on more than 2,000 documents and records, detailing the oppressive tactics used by NJDOC Internal Affairs after his refusal to cave into pressure to falsify a report and endanger a confidential informant. 

Hand-picked for Internal Affairs from a large pool of qualified officers, Freeman was considered a “rising star” by top Corrections officials. He received specialized training in every facet of investigations, government and law enforcement—training withheld from other investigators. The senior investigator had an unblemished record and many accolades before becoming an outspoken whistle-blower, exposing corrupt practices that contradicted the statutes and policies he was sworn to uphold.

Freeman recalled an incident involving a confidential informant who the F.B.I. questioned regarding his involvement in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. “I couldn’t believe my own chief was ordering me to lie about the facts of the investigation, an act that would’ve meant certain death for our informant.”

According to Freeman, Assistant Chief James “Jimbo” Willie stated that the Corrections Department would be “liable” if the investigator released his findings confirming the informant was in danger.  Freeman refused to relent and was soon an outcast and target of retaliation.

Freeman alleges that another favorite practice of Internal Affairs is to label officers as mentally incapable of performing their duties. “I.A. has their own list of psyches to do their dirty work.” However, Freeman said the state’s psychiatrists failed to trap him. “I learned how to fight back, but for most [cops], it’s over before they get started.”

Rose Tainted Justice also describes the governor’s and the Attorney General’s offices involvement in inventing investigations against Freeman, including efforts by an investigator from the state’s Organized Crime and Racketeering Division.

For more information, please contact Kawana Coleman at kcoleman@gadsonjeffriespub.com or visit website at http://www.gadsonjeffriespub.com.