MORE CORRUPTION FROM ALVIN BRAGG’S OFFICE
FRAUDULENT CUSTODY CASE CREATED BY AN ATTY WITH HELP FROM CO-WORKER ATTY, 1 NYPD COP AND 1 NYPD DETECTIVE
Amanda Goun, an ADA in the New York County (Manhattan) District Attorney’s Office, (reports to District Attorney Alvin Bragg) engaged a fellow DA, an NYPD Police Officer and an NYPD Detective to create a false case against her husband in Goun’s custody case
BY SNN.BZ NEW YORK STAFF
Buckle up, because the drama unfolding in Manhattan’s legal scene is juicier than a tabloid headline. In a jaw-dropping federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, Assistant District Attorney Amanda Goun, who reports to Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, is accused of orchestrating a sinister scheme to frame her estranged husband, Joseph Goldstein, with false child abuse allegations during their heated divorce battle.
But it gets worse—she allegedly roped in her DA colleague Lawrence H. Newman, along with NYPD officers Kelly Keating, Rachel Lutz, and Carmen Fabian, to concoct a story so vile it could easily have ripped Goldstein’s kids away from him.
And the cherry on top? Goun is said to have coached her own children to lie in court to seal the deal. Talk about a masterclass in low blows (and textbook parental alienation).
The lawsuit, Goldstein v. Newman et al (1:25-cv-04118), filed on May 16, 2025, claims Goun, fearing an unfavorable custody ruling, pulled out all the stops to paint Goldstein as a monster.
According to the allegations, she didn’t just stop at whispering falsehoods—she enlisted her professional posse to fabricate a narrative of child abuse, leveraging her clout as a prosecutor to get Goldstein arrested. But Goldstein wasn’t going down without a fight. Armed with enough evidence to make a courtroom gasp, the Southern District Court agreed that his case had sufficient gravitas to move forward, shining a spotlight on what could be one of the most egregious abuses of power in a family court saga.
Let’s unpack this mess. Goun, a prosecutor under Alvin Bragg’s watch, allegedly used her position to manipulate the system, turning her divorce into a high-stakes game of fraud and corruption.
Coaching kids to lie in court? That’s not just crossing a line—it’s torching it. The audacity of a district attorney, whose job is to uphold justice, allegedly twisting the truth to win a personal vendetta is next-level hypocrisy.
And with Bragg’s office already under scrutiny for his flimsy Trump trial, this scandal raises a spicy question: how many more skeletons are rattling in those Manhattan DA closets?
The Fallout of False Allegations: A Custody Catastrophe
False accusations in family court aren’t just a plot twist in this case—they’re a disturbingly common tactic. When someone cries “abuse” without evidence, it’s like dropping a legal nuke. The consequences are immediate and brutal: investigations are launched, parents are separated from their kids, and reputations are shredded.
In Goldstein’s case, the alleged plot could’ve cost him his relationship with his children, not to mention his freedom, all to tip the custody scales in Goun’s favor. The emotional toll on kids caught in these schemes is devastating—imagine being taught to lie about your own parent to help the other parent win a court battle. It’s psychological warfare, and the scars last a lifetime.
Courts often err on the side of caution with abuse allegations, which makes them ripe for manipulation. A 2016 study estimated that up to 10% of custody disputes involve false accusations of abuse, though the number could be higher due to underreporting.
When these claims come from someone with Goun’s influence—a prosecutor with connections to the NYPD and DA’s office—they carry extra weight, making it easier to railroad an innocent party. The system, designed to protect, becomes a weapon.
And when the dust settles, the falsely accused face ruined reputations, drained bank accounts, and fractured families. Goldstein’s fight-back is the exception, not the rule—most accused parents don’t have the resources to clear their names. They usually give up early in the fight in an attempt to salvage what’s left of their lives.
Family Courts: A Breeding Ground for Bad Behavior
Family courts are a hotbed for these kinds of shenanigans. Day in, day out, parents sling mud—false abuse claims, exaggerated neglect stories, you name it—to gain an edge in custody battles. The stakes are high, emotions are raw, and the system’s overburdened, so lies can slip through the cracks.
But when a district attorney like Goun allegedly gets in on the action, it’s a whole new level of outrageous. These are the folks who should be setting the gold standard for integrity, not scripting soap-opera-worthy schemes. If the allegations are true, Goun’s actions aren’t just a personal betrayal—they’re a slap in the face to the entire justice system.
The ripple effects are chilling. When prosecutors play dirty, it erodes public trust in the law. Bragg’s office, already in the headlines for high-profile prosecutions, now has to answer for one of its own allegedly abusing power in a deeply personal way.
If Goun thought she could pull this off without consequences, she underestimated Goldstein’s resolve—and the court’s willingness to call her bluff. The Southern District’s decision to let this case proceed is a warning shot: no one’s above the law, not even a prosecutor with friends in high places.
The Bigger Picture: Corruption in the DA’s Office?
This scandal isn’t just about one messy divorce—it’s a red flag about what might be brewing in Alvin Bragg’s office. If Goun felt bold enough to allegedly orchestrate this plot, what else is going on behind those DA doors? Posts on X are buzzing with speculation, with some calling this a symptom of deeper corruption.
One user summed it up: “When prosecutors start playing fast and loose with the truth, it’s not just one case—it’s a pattern.” While these claims are unproven, they fuel a narrative that Bragg’s team might be more about power plays than justice.
The irony is rich. Bragg, who’s made headlines for prosecuting big names, now has to contend with one of his own assistants allegedly turning the justice system into her personal playground.
If Goldstein’s evidence holds up, it could expose a culture of unchecked influence, where prosecutors wield their authority like a weapon in their own lives. And let’s not forget the kids in this mess—being coached to lie in court doesn’t just hurt Goldstein; it robs society of their voice and trust in the system.
Amanda Goun’s alleged custody con is a masterclass in how not to handle a divorce. If the accusations stick, she’s not just facing a legal smackdown—she’s risking her career and the credibility of Bragg’s office.
False allegations might seem like a quick win in the heat of a custody battle, but they come with a steep price: broken families, traumatized kids, and a justice system that looks more like a circus than a courtroom. Family courts see this nonsense daily, but when a DA’s involved, it’s a betrayal of epic proportions.
Goldstein’s fight is a reminder that truth can still win, even when the deck’s stacked. So, to anyone thinking of pulling a Goun: play dirty, and you might just get buried.
Transparency
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