[1] On February 18, 1941, Friedman was elected to the New York State Assembly (Kings Co., 16th D.), to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Carmine J. Marasco.
On July 2, 1962, Friedman was accused of obstructing an inquiry into ambulance chasing in Brooklyn.
[6] On August 17, he was charged by the Court on the Judiciary with unethical conduct, and his trial was set for October 19.
[9] On July 12, 1963, Friedman filed a suit against the City of New York for back pay.
[11] On January 23, 1968, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division allowed Friedman to proceed with his suit for back-pay since his removal.