William Kemp-Neal, a 30-year-old Bronx prosecutor, has stepped down from his role in the Bronx District Attorney's office following a controversial encounter caught on video. The footage, which rapidly spread across social media platforms, depicts Kemp-Neal allegedly attempting to engage with a 13-year-old boy he had been communicating with online. The incident was brought to light by Dads Against Predators, an online vigilante group dedicated to exposing individuals they claim are seeking to exploit children.
The confrontation took place on July 8 at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot of a Target store located on East Sandford Boulevard in Mount Vernon, New York. Vigilantes from Dads Against Predators filmed as they approached Kemp-Neal, who appears to have used the alias “Marcus” in his online interactions. Upon being confronted, Kemp-Neal attempted to flee the scene but was quickly apprehended by one of the bystanders who restrained him in a chokehold.
Throughout the ordeal, members of Dads Against Predators loudly proclaimed Kemp-Neal's alleged intentions to the surrounding crowd, labeling him a "pedophile" and asserting that he had arranged to meet with a minor. The individual recording the confrontation pressed Kemp-Neal for answers regarding his presence at the location and his purported plans with the young boy.
Following the widespread dissemination of the video and ensuing public outcry, Kemp-Neal tendered his resignation from his position four days after the video emerged online. His departure marks a swift fall from grace for someone who graduated from Fordham Law in 2021 and earned an annual salary of $84,990 as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA). During his tenure, Kemp-Neal primarily dealt with cases involving assault, harassment, and child endangerment.
The Bronx District Attorney's Office confirmed Kemp-Neal's resignation through DA Darcel Clark’s office stating that he served as an ADA from June 28, 2020 until July 17, 2024. Following the incident and subsequent viral outrage, Mount Vernon Police were dispatched to investigate the claims made against Kemp-Neal. Despite questioning those involved at the scene no immediate arrests were made; however authorities committed themselves to conducting a thorough investigation into all allegations presented during their initial inquiry.
This case underscores not only the potential dangers inherent in online communication but also highlights broader concerns regarding trust and accountability within our justice system—particularly when those sworn to protect are implicated in such serious accusations.
The confrontation took place on July 8 at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot of a Target store located on East Sandford Boulevard in Mount Vernon, New York. Vigilantes from Dads Against Predators filmed as they approached Kemp-Neal, who appears to have used the alias “Marcus” in his online interactions. Upon being confronted, Kemp-Neal attempted to flee the scene but was quickly apprehended by one of the bystanders who restrained him in a chokehold.
Throughout the ordeal, members of Dads Against Predators loudly proclaimed Kemp-Neal's alleged intentions to the surrounding crowd, labeling him a "pedophile" and asserting that he had arranged to meet with a minor. The individual recording the confrontation pressed Kemp-Neal for answers regarding his presence at the location and his purported plans with the young boy.
Following the widespread dissemination of the video and ensuing public outcry, Kemp-Neal tendered his resignation from his position four days after the video emerged online. His departure marks a swift fall from grace for someone who graduated from Fordham Law in 2021 and earned an annual salary of $84,990 as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA). During his tenure, Kemp-Neal primarily dealt with cases involving assault, harassment, and child endangerment.
The Bronx District Attorney's Office confirmed Kemp-Neal's resignation through DA Darcel Clark’s office stating that he served as an ADA from June 28, 2020 until July 17, 2024. Following the incident and subsequent viral outrage, Mount Vernon Police were dispatched to investigate the claims made against Kemp-Neal. Despite questioning those involved at the scene no immediate arrests were made; however authorities committed themselves to conducting a thorough investigation into all allegations presented during their initial inquiry.
This case underscores not only the potential dangers inherent in online communication but also highlights broader concerns regarding trust and accountability within our justice system—particularly when those sworn to protect are implicated in such serious accusations.
