As scandals from Wall Street to Washington roil the public trust, the justice system in Luzerne County, in the heart of Pennsylvania's struggling coal country, has also fallen prey to corruption. The county has been rocked by a kickback scandal involving two elected judges who essentially jailed kids for cash. Many of the children had appeared before judges without a lawyer
Pennsylvania rocked by 'jailing kids for cash' scandal - CNN.com
Pennsylvania rocked by 'jailing kids for cash' scandal - CNN.com