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Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice/Hearings continue in Luzerne County

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Kathy Dobash

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Families are giving testimony as I type this little post. I listened to Steve Corbett's
WILK 103.1 FM NewsTalk Radio show this afternoon. The hearings are held at the Best Western East Mountain Inn, off Route 1-15, Plains Township, Luzerne County, PA.
The hearings are open to the public. It is my hope the families tell their stories so the truth is finally revealed.

http://www.wilknetwork.com/More-Juvenile-justice-Hearings-For-Luzerne-County/5813427

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

Crowley says PD office lacked adequate resources
Mark Guydish

Sue Henry reported she heard testimony about an 11 year old child who was placed in handcuffs for fine violations. This testimony continues through later this evening and more questions will be answered tomorrow.

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

Juvenile Commission questions probation officers on 'fines court'
Terrie Morgan-Besecker

Posted 8 months ago #
Kathy Dobash

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When you read these two news items you will understand why I think "Charlie Brown" Christmas trees are okay for our courthouse. This gift does not change the fact that Commissioner Greg Skrepenak voted with Todd Vonderheid in November 2004 to sign a $58 million, 20-year lease with Pennsylvania Child Care LLC. Luzerne County Commissioner Steve Urban voted against it.

Read these articles:
http://www.citizensvoice.com/skrepenak-s-brother-to-appear-before-kids-for-cash-panel-1.467518

Skrepenak's brother to appear before kids-for-cash panel
BY DAVE JANOSKI, PROJECTS EDITOR
Published: December 7, 2009
The Citizens' Voice Luzerne County Commissioner Greg Skrepenak's father, Greg Skrepenak Sr., 67, testified for about two hours Tuesday before a federal grand jury. Skrepenak Sr. owns a sports bar in Wilkes-Barre.
The brother of Luzerne County Commissioner Greg Skrepenak is scheduled to testify today before the state.......

http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/urban-petrilla-to-testify-at-juvenile-hearing-1.463158

Urban, Petrilla to testify at juvenile hearing
By Michael R. Sisak (Staff Writer)
Published: December 5, 2009

Michael R. Sisak / The Citizens' Voice Commission Chairman John M. Cleland and members of the Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice listen to testimony Nov. 10.

.......... least two of the three Luzerne County commissioners plan to testify next week before a state panel investigating the county's kids-for-cash corruption scandal, county officials.....

Hopefully the juveniles and families are present in full force telling everyone their story. Their voices were scheduled to start at 7:00PM.

Tomorrow's schedule starts at 9:00 AM.
The Luzerne County Commissioners will give their comments and answer questions at 1:00 PM

It is uncertain whether Commissioner Greg Skrepenak will report in too.

This is not mandated. The Luzerne County Commissioners were invited to present and answer questions by this panel.

I am confident that Commissioner Steve Urban will stand as the lone Commissioner who never stopped asking questions. SAY IT LOUD COMMISSIONER STEVE URBAN! Luzerne County and the state of Pennsylvania are listening.

Posted 8 months ago #
Kathy Dobash

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This morning I have listened to Sue Henry's Talk Radio show on WILK 103.1 FM.
She let her audience hear part of the testimony from the families involved in the KIDS FOR CASH scandal.

In some cases "guilt" was assumed. The tremendous change in the lives of the juveniles cannot be truly expressed. The only thing a person can do is become a stronger individual.
Empower yourself with an attitude that you can survive. You will go on with your life and seek out truth. This is a big step.

The frustration expressed by parents is extraordinary. The grief is too difficult to describe unless you actually hear the testimony.

There is an extreme contrast between the statements given by lawyers, officials and the victims.

WHY??????

It turns my stomach when I hear anyone defend the actions of those who received money for their decisions. It makes me sick when I hear testimony that protects these actions.

A young woman described her experience. Question: What would you like to see changed?

Answer: Someone must watch over the judges and lawyers.

The normal legal routine was not followed in many cases.

KIDS FOR CASH!!!!!!

TELL ME PEOPLE: WHY?????

I commend Sue Henry's efforts.

Here are links to stories printed in the Times Leader:

http://www.timesleader.com/news/Describing_nightmares_12-08-2009html

Skrepenak won't testify today http://www.timesleader.com/news/Skrepenak_wont_testify_today.html
JENNIFER LEARN-ANDES jandes@timesleader.co

Testimony: Ciavarella’s ways accepted
MARK GUYDISH and TERRI MORGAN BESECKER mguydish@timesleader.com

http://www.timesleader.com/news/Testimony__Ciavarella_rsquo_s_ways_accepted_12-08-2009.html

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http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/witnesses-judge-ran-fines-court-1.468954
Story by:
Dave Janoski and Michael R. Sisak
djanoski@citizensvoice.com
msisak@citizensvoice.com

Witnesses: Judge ran 'fines court'
Witnesses before a state panel Monday portrayed former Judge Mark A. Ciavarella Jr.'s courtroom as a place where kids were bound for jail....

http://www.citizensvoice.com/news/probation-officer-public-defender-describe-ciavarella-s-handling-of-court-1.469070

NOBODY STOPPED HIM! I GOTTA ASK WHY? STEVE CORBETT ON WILK 103.1 FM
NOW! http://www.wilknewsradio.com

He comments on Sue Henry's "heartbreaking testimony" recorded and played for the listeners here in Luzerne County.

Probation officer, public defender describe Ciavarella's handling of court
By Dave Janoski and Michael R. Sisak (Staff Writers)
Published: December 8, 2009

http://www.citizensvoice.com/skrepenak-refuses-to-testify-in-kids-for-cash-hearing
Skrepenak refuses to testify in kids-for-cash hearings-1.470679

BY MICHAEL SISAK, STAFF WRITER
Published: December 8, 2009

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Kathy Dobash

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The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" philosphy stinks.

Did anyone watch the video of the hearings on PCN over the weekend?

The extreme contrast of testimony is obvious.

READ THIS ARTICLE:

http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/juveniles-stories-spark-a-real-sense-of-urgency-1.485219
Juveniles' stories spark 'a real sense of urgency'
By Michael R. Sisak (Staff Writer)
Published: December 14, 2009

Times-Shamrock file photo An unidentified juvenile victim, center, gets choked up......

Mark A. Ciavarella Jr. laid out his philosophy on...............

This testimony was from a woman who had known Judge Ciaveralla for 27 years. She now has a supervisor position. In her testimony she said she was not given formal legal training when presenting the waivers for legal counsel. It was her responsiblity to give the information prior to the hearing.

http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/official-we-didn-t-see-a-monster-1.485218

Official: We didn't see 'a monster'
Angela Zera didn't see former Luzerne County Judge Mark A. Ciavarella Jr. for the monster he had become.....

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Juvenile hearings to resume
Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice to hear third round of testimony Jan. 21, 22 in Harrisburg.
By Terrie Morgan-Besecker tmorgan@timesleader.com
Law & Order Reporter

http://www.timesleader.com/news/Juvenile_hearings_to_resume_01-08-2010.html

HARRISBURG – The Interbranch Commission on Juvenile....

Posted 7 months ago #
Kathy Dobash

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Disclose judicial board material
Published: January 9, 2010
http://standardspeaker.com/opinion/disclose-judicial-board-material-1.533485

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