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juveniles on the move
President Judge Michael T. Conahan signs a commitment to send juveniles to a proposed for-profit detention center in which Powell is an investor. -
Making Money
The county begins sending juveniles to Powell's for-profit center -
Removal
Ciavarella removes himself from juvenile court duties and admits he repeatedly failed to properly inform juveniles of their right to counsel. -
Money Money Money
Federal prosecutors announce Ciavarella and former judge Michael T. Conahan will plead guilty to accepting $2.8 million from individuals tied to for-profit juvenile detention centers. The court subsequently removes them from judicial duties. -
Free Them
Judge Grim recommends all of Ciavarella's juvenile court sentences from 2003 through 2008 be vacated -
Freedom
The court adopts Grim's recommendation to vacate all juvenile court sentences -
Plea Agreement
Prosecutors announce Conahan has signed a new plea agreement. Ciavarella's attorney says he is preparing for trial. -
Trial Time
Powell testifies against Ciavarella, who is convicted and sentenced to 28 years in prison -
Another Criminal
Powell pleads guilty to failing to report a felony and being an accessory to a crime. He faces up 5½ years in prison. -
Jail Time
Conahan is sentenced to 17½ years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy
