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Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2012

    Rapfogel kickback case

    Former CEO William Rapfogel was arrested over allegations that he received approximately $7 million in kickbacks from Met Council's insurance broker over 21 years. The case severely damaged the organization's reputation and threatened its continued operation.

  2. 2012

    Charges against former executives

    Former executive director David Cohen and former CFO Herbert Friedman were arraigned on charges including grand larceny, money laundering, and conspiracy. Both were subsequently jailed according to the supplied reference material.