Binyomin Kubani Arrested: Lakewood Protests Erupt Over His Arrest

 According to jail records, Binyomin Kubani, a Beth Medrash Govoha student and father of eight, was arrested last week and is still being held at the Ocean County Jail on suspicion of trying to allure or seduce a youngster into a car. But according to his community, the arrest is a "severe miscarriage of justice."

According to Matzvav.com, Kubani approached a teenage employee at a Route 88 car wash while he had his child in the car and asked if he would be prepared to clean the carpets at his house. This event garnered national attention from Jewish media groups. According to the site, the teenager moved aside, snapped a picture of Kubani, and flagged down a Lakewood police officer who was passing by.

Supporters claim that Kubani drove off without realizing that the encounter would eventually result in his detention. Outlets like Matzav.com state that camera footage shows Kubani departing before the youngster, refuting the police report's alleged claim that the teen ran after being "solicited." Authorities have been contacted by Daily Voice for more information about the event.

"We are startled and dismayed by the travesty and miscarriage of justice that has occurred," said Beth Medrash Govoha in a statement issued on Sunday, July 6. This case's circumstances reveal a troubling systemic failure.

Rabbi Yosef Heinemann, the yeshiva's CEO, signed the letter, referring to Kubani as "a recognized ben Torah, cherished husband, and proud father of seven." "To stand united in support of truth, justice, and this lovely family," it exhorts the community. Video from the gathering showed hundreds of people holding placards of support and participating in a nonviolent protest; many of them were wearing traditional Orthodox Jewish attire.

 According to Beth Medrash Govoha, it is clearing Kubani's reputation by employing "every resource and technique at our disposal." The letter states that "our dear student R' Binyamin must be sent home without delay." "Until justice is fully served and this horrible crime is righted, we shall not rest."