| Number | 24306 |
| Subject | Courts |
| Source | The Citizens |
| State | PA |
| Year | 2009 |
| Publication Date | 1/28/2009; 2/24/2009 |
| Summary | Two judges accepted $2.67 million in payoffs for sending juveniles to "two for-profit" detention centers. In this investigation, the reporter uncovers the identities of the lawyer and contractor who supplied the payments, and revealed the mob connections of one of the judges. |
| Category | Contest Entry |
| Pages | 19 |
| Keywords | Pennsylvania Child Care LLC; William D'Elia; Michael Conahan; Mark Ciavarella; juvenile center; Robert Mericle; Robert J. Powell |
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