NEW : ` ` I am optimistic and hopeful for the first time '' in years , Jesse Friedman says . In 2012 , Friedman pleaded guilty to sexually abusing minors . Team of New York prosecutors to work with panel of judges . 2nd Circuit Judge : Officials ` ` did everything they could to secure a guilty plea ''
NEW : `` I am optimistic and hopeful for the first time '' in years , Jesse Friedman says . In 1988 , Friedman pleaded guilty to sexually abusing children . Team of New York prosecutors to work with panel of experts . 2nd Circuit Court : Officials `` did everything they could to coerce a guilty plea ''