this unsavory individual knew what he was doing. Either that, or he's devoid of any sense of right/wrong. In any case : to call himself a "rebbe" is a stretch of imagination!

If the Chief Rabbi is going to prison and an 'ordinary" rabbi has gone to prison : that should not reflect on the thousands of religious Rabbis.

In the absence of proof, most are honest, and faithful Jews... even anti-Israel Neturei Carta Rabbis...that run to kiss the enemy ass.

That does't mean that there are many more like Pinto hiding in the cracks.

moshe israel