Friday, August 12, 2011

Pennsylvania Judge Jailed for 28 Years in “Kids-for-Cash” Scheme

Pennsylvania Judge Jailed for 28 Years in “Kids-for-Cash” Scheme


After more than 10 years of allegedly sending youths to private prisons in exchange for around $1 million in kickbacks, former Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Judge Mark Ciavarella (left) was sentenced to 28 years in prison — essentially a life sentence for the 61-year-old convicted criminal.

In February, a jury found Ciavarella guilty on 12 counts of everything from conspiracy and racketeering to money laundering and tax evasion. Another 27 counts, including bribery and extortion, were rejected by jurors.

Good enough for him. Now it's time to start holding a few more corrupt Judges accountable for their misdeed's.

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