Saturday, March 28, 2009

Despite Red Flags About Judges, a Kickback Scheme Flourished

Despite Red Flags About Judges, a Kickback Scheme Flourished

Things were different in the Luzerne County juvenile courtroom, and everyone knew it. Proceedings on average took less than two minutes. Detention center workers were told in advance how many juveniles to expect at the end of each day — even before hearings to determine their innocence or guilt. Lawyers told families not to bother hiring them. They would not be allowed to speak anyway.

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