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   Kathy Dobash
   

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   Read these articles:

   http://www.timesleader.com/news/Seeking_answers_and_the_truth_10-15-2009.html#

   Seeking answers and the truth
   Inaction of others also seen as key
   By Terrie Morgan-Besecker tmorgan@timesleader.com
   Law & Order Reporter

   HARRISBURG – What did they know and when did they know it?.......................

   http://www.timesleader.com/news/Baker_wants_fund_to_help_juveniles_hurt_by_scandal_10-21-2009.html#

   Baker wants fund to help juveniles hurt by scandal

   WILKES-BARRE – State Sen. Lisa Baker said she is considering introducing a bill that would establish a compensation fund to provide counseling and other services for juveniles who have been affected by the Luzerne County juvenile.............

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   Kathy Dobash
   

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   Pa State Senator Lisa Baker was present at yesterday's hearing.
   Today there was more testimony.

   This is a report by Andy Mehalshick
   http://pahomepage.com/content/fulltext/?cid=110802

   Judge John Cleland is chair of this group. LISTEN to some of Judge Cleland's opening remarks here on WILK 103.1FM website:

   http://www.wilknetwork.com/Luzerne-County-Juvenile-System--run-amok-/5633953

   Monday, Nov 9, 2009 @06:27pm EST
   The Luzerne County Courthouse scandal is once again taking center stage. A special state panel is holding hearings in Luzerne County.

   It's been called the worst case of judicial corruption in the history of the United States. The questions ............................

   Here is some of the reports by Times Leader reporter Mark Guydish below.

   I am currently listening to WILK 103.1 FM.
   The testimony is given and most of the people run from the press.

   Brulo defended herself as not wanting to be a party pooper.
   She claimed that she was told not to be a party pooper.

   Luzerne County District Attorney Jackie Musto Carroll admitted that this is not the popular public opinion but defended some of the "good" actions of Judge Ciavarella.

   Some of the testimony today indicated that it appeared everyone was on the same page.

   I must say I agree with WILK reporter Steve Corbett.
   Statements made to promote whatever "good deeds" does not cancel out the arrogant disregard for the law and denial of appropriate represention for these children.

   Who was complacent?
   Who knew what and when?

   Where was the responsiblity?

   The next scheduled meetings will be in December.

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   Kathy Dobash
   

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   Sorry folks...I had no time to complete this or make edits before this became a permanent posting. I was distracted with phone calls and other items.

   SO Let me complete this now!

   EDIT:
   Here is some of the reports by Times Leader reporter Mark Guydish below.
   to

   Here are some of the reports by Times Leader reporter Mark Guydish below:

   http://www.timesleader.com/news/Probation_chief_All_juvenile_defendants_now_have_attorney.html

   Luzerne County Probation Department Deputy chief of Administration John Johnson said he was invited and did attend a party thrown by Mid-Atlantic services at Big Ugly's, but cou........

   http://www.timesleader.com/news/Public_Defender_Russin_I_had_to_assume_everyone_was_doing_their_job.html

   Russin says Luzerne County "has a systemic problem."

   Chief Public Defender Basil Russin rejected the suggestion............

   Comments about zero tolerance and everyone involved within the system seemed on board. Police, schools and the district attorneys are mentioned as very happy with the process.

   Here is another article link from the Citizens Voice:
   http://www.citizensvoice.com
   http://www.citizensvoice.com/1.407596

   Community backed Ciavarella zero tolerance
   Accused kids-for-cash judge Mark A. Ciavarella Jr. was loved by school officials and police because of his “zero tolerance” policy toward juvenile offenders, Luzerne...............

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   lowerluzerne
   

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   i know it might pain you, but your own State Representative, Todd Eachus was the prime sponsor of the bill creating the commission. i would be amazed if you gave him any credit, but i also know you like posting nothing but the truth.

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   Kathy Dobash
   

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   Todd Eachus' office is under investigation. He just jumped in on the "politically correct or whatever is the popular thing to do" wagon. I do not agree with his tight connections in the Governor's office. I am not on board with everything these two leaders support. I believe it is a GOOD OLE BOY....football network.

   That is why I do not praise Todd Eachus.
   That is my opinion.

   Be brave MS. DEAKOS AND START YOUR OWN BLOG COMMENTARIES. YOU ARE ALSO IN ATTACK MODE.

   I have some ideas for you. You pride yourself as a talented intelligent woman.
   IN fact math is a specialty for you. Make suggestions for our area schools. We need that around here.
   I know you can think of great article titles. I would be interested in commenting on your own writing someday. Start with the officials you support.
   Run for State Senator or another office. Present your whole political forum. Start with the KIDS FOR CASH issue.

   http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/das_testify_they_never_received_complaints_about_ciavarella

   Here is another article reporting on yesterday's testimony given to the Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice.

   DAs testify they never received complaints about Ciavarella
   By Dave Janoski (Projects Editor)
   Published: November 11, 2009

   A state panel grilled Luzerne County's public defender and its two most recent top prosecutors Tuesday over their failure to report irregularities in the county's juvenile court, where former Judge Mark A. Ciavarella Jr. allegedly railroaded juveniles while taking..........................

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   http://www.timesleader.com/news/juveniles_rsquo__lives_changed_after_incarceration_11-11-2009.html

   Juveniles’ lives changed after incarceration
   Family had hoped to testify before Interbranch Commission but were never contacted.
   BILL O ’ BOYLE boboyle@timesleader.com

   Debbie Storm talked about her daughter, Desirae. She talked about Desirae’s days as a cheerleader, Girl Scout and aspiring photojournalist.

   Then Storm talked about what happened.

   In 2004, Desirae was arrested for possession of a controlled substance...........

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   lowerluzerne
   

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   where do you read that his office is under investigation? do you spread rumors on everyone but Lou? his tight connections with the Gov? they are from the same party!!!!!! you need to get a book on politics, your naive attitude will get you in trouble.

   Jump on the bandwagon? he is the one that wrote the bill, and THEN Sen Baker joined in.

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   Eachus has two staff workers who were under investigation for pilfering taxpayer money under the Bonusgate scandal.

   Yes, yes, Eachus swears he knew nothing about it, much like everything else.

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   In December there will be more juvenile justice hearings. I hope it is very clear about the locations, times and dates. I hope more individuals find confidence to follow Sue Henry's suggestion.

   She asked the public if they believe the District Attorney's Office testimony at the Juvenile Justice hearings held this week in Luzerne County.

   This morning WILK 103.1FM commentator Sue Henry stated: People, kids,young adults, parents need to testify.

   "If you told them and they did not listen, if you have that moxy call Lisa Baker's Office." , Henry added.

   Here is the website http://senatorbaker.com

   By the way check out this Kathy Dobash photo on her website photo gallery:

   http://senatorbaker.com/photos/2009/0909/gala.htm

   It was taken at in September at the Luzerne County Courthouse 100th Anniversary Gala.

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    turtle, be factual when you state things. none of the persons indicted did any of the work while working for Eachus. this activity was done prior to them being with him.

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    Nice try lowerluzerne. Where's your lying media link to back that one up?

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    Kathy Dobash
    

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    I am not going to jump on the Luzerne County Democrat Corruption Greed Machine bandwagon.

    I certainly do not want to entertain the idea of an invitation to that from you ever again!

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    Turtle, i will show you a link and then you can tell me you are incorrect in your statement that a staff person of Eachus worked for him when she did what is charged of her,
    http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/state/s_538263.html
    "Former LaGrotta aide Rachel Manzo received a $15,000 bonus in 2006, the year Democrats reclaimed control of the House." and here, "King said yesterday that he answered only to LaGrotta and Rachel Manzo, executive director of the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee, when he was a committee staffer from January 2005 through November 2006."

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    Kathy Dobash
    

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    GET BACK TO THE MAIN EFFORT HERE!

    United States Attorney's Office - Middle District Of Pennsylvania ...If you believe that you were a victim of an offense being prosecuted as part of the Luzerne County corruption prosecutions, and if you want to learn more ...

    http://www.justice.gov/usao/pam/Victim_Witness/Luzerne_county_corruption.html

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